Columbus Career and College Academy

High No virtual instruction Whiteville, NC Grades 09–13 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ D (52.9)
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Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville, NC 28472
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–13 SchoolScore™ D (52.9)
230
Students
12.5
Teachers
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
(910)788-6281
Phone
http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Website

Located in Whiteville, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28472), Columbus Career and College Academy is a High school serving grades 09–13 in the Columbus County Schools district.

Key statistics: 230 students enrolled; a 18.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
230.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 70% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.44:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
98.7%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
Columbus Career and College Academy
NCESSCH ID
370096002902
State School ID
NC-240-373
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
City
Whiteville
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28472
County
Columbus County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3707
State Leg. Upper
37008
State Leg. Lower
37046
Latitude
34.332
Longitude
-78.7824
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
230
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 227 98.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Columbus County Schools
LEAID
3700960
State LEA ID
NC-240
Phone
(910)642-5168
Website
http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Whiteville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$81,541K
Federal Revenue
$23,609K
State Revenue
$46,619K
Local Revenue
$11,313K
Total Expenditure
$81,860K
Instruction Exp.
$46,280K
Support Services
$22,912K
Other Current Exp.
$5,532K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Columbus Career and College Academy

1
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn · Elementary
2.2 mi
2
Whiteville Primary
Whiteville · Elementary
4 mi
3
North Whiteville Academy
Whiteville · High
4.1 mi
4
Central Middle
Whiteville · Middle
4.1 mi
5
Whiteville High
Whiteville · High
4.3 mi
6
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville · Elementary
4.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbus Career and College Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Columbus Career and College Academy?
230 students are enrolled at Columbus Career and College Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Columbus Career and College Academy have?
Columbus Career and College Academy has 12.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
What grades does Columbus Career and College Academy serve?
Columbus Career and College Academy serves grades 09 through 13.
Is Columbus Career and College Academy a charter school?
Columbus Career and College Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is Columbus Career and College Academy located in?
Columbus Career and College Academy is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Columbus Career and College Academy belong to?
Columbus Career and College Academy is part of the Columbus County Schools school district.
How much does Columbus County Schools spend per student?
The Columbus County Schools district spends approximately $355,913,043 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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