East Columbus Junior-Senior High

High No virtual instruction Lake Waccamaw, NC Grades 07–12 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
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East Columbus Junior-Senior High
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
High No virtual instruction Grades 07–12 SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
576
Students
33.9
Teachers
17:1
Student:Teacher
(910)646-4094
Phone
http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Website

East Columbus Junior-Senior High is a public school administered by the Columbus County Schools district in Lake Waccamaw, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 07–12.

Key statistics: 576 students enrolled; a 17:1 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
576.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.01:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
99.5%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
NCESSCH ID
370096000145
State School ID
NC-240-334
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
32 Gator Lane
City
Lake Waccamaw
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28450
County
Columbus County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3707
State Leg. Upper
37008
State Leg. Lower
37046
Latitude
34.3359
Longitude
-78.5016
Grades Offered
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
576
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.9
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 573 99.5%
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 East Columbus Junior-Senior High

1
Thomas Academy
Lake Waccamaw · High
1.7 mi
2
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Hallsboro · Elementary
4.7 mi
3
East Arcadia Elementary
Riegelwood · Elementary
10.8 mi
4
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville · Elementary
11.2 mi
5
Whiteville High
Whiteville · High
11.7 mi
6
Central Middle
Whiteville · Middle
11.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Columbus Junior-Senior High, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend East Columbus Junior-Senior High?
576 students are enrolled at East Columbus Junior-Senior High, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does East Columbus Junior-Senior High have?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High has 33.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does East Columbus Junior-Senior High serve?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High serves grades 07 through 12.
Is East Columbus Junior-Senior High a charter school?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is not a charter school.
What metro area is East Columbus Junior-Senior High located in?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does East Columbus Junior-Senior High belong to?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High 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 $142,118,056 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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