How do these schools compare?
| Metric | West Columbus High | Williams Township |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cerro Gordo, NC | Whiteville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 459 | 659 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.3% | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | West Columbus High | Williams Township |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,748 | $13,748 |
| District | Columbus County Schools | Columbus County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | West Columbus High | Williams Township |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.7% | 82.9% |
| African American | 40.7% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | West Columbus High | Williams Township |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | 659:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.1% | 30.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 138 | 38 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.