Is West Columbus School a good school?

West Columbus School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend West Columbus School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 812 students attended West Columbus School.

What is the racial makeup of West Columbus School?

Students at West Columbus School are 52% White, 32% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

West Columbus School in Cerro Gordo NC

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SchoolDigger ranks West Columbus School 1259^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See West Columbus School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Columbus School 709^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See West Columbus School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbus County Schools 183^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.39	1259^th	1505	16.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.41	725^th	801	9.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.56	1153^rd	1450	20.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.99	1202^nd	1455	17.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.56	480^th	669	28.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.36	1230^th	1464	16.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.73	801^st	924	13.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.62	1094^th	1166	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.00	709^th	793	10.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.32	128^th	356	64.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.36	686^th	743	7.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.23	650^th	738	11.9%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.11	278^th	461	39.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.77	694^th	751	7.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.08	535^th	560	4.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.28	542^nd	564	3.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at West Columbus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.18	568^th	652	12.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Enrollment information for West Columbus School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	406	246	0	63	13	3	47	0	778
2024	423	256	0	71	5	2	55	0	812

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Columbus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	778	49.0	15.8	99.6
2024	812	54.3	14.9	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Columbus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	778	49.0	15.8	99.6
2024	812	54.3	14.9	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Columbus School	Public	PK, KG-8	7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW	Cerro Gordo	28430	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 654-4250	812	54	14.9	99.6%	423 (52.1%)	256 (31.5%)	71 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (6.8%)	21.4	1259^th of 1505 public elementary schools	16.3%					(n/a)	56.6	27.8	39.7	26.2	22.3	23.7	36.8	44.3	34.2	35.0	35.0	30.5	46.6	46.6
Chadbourn Elementary	Public	K-5	409 E Third Avenue	Chadbourn	28431	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 654-3825	199	17	11.9	98.5%	42 (21.1%)	121 (60.8%)	22 (11.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)	39	953^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	36.7%		36.3	984^th of 1502 public elementary schools	34.5%	31	60.0	60.0	33.3				50.0	50.0	33.3				57.6		$12,202	$2,284	$9,918
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville	Public, Charter	K-8	35 Bacon's Way	Whiteville	28472	Columbus County	Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 641-4042	892	22	39.9	94.8%	383 (42.9%)	258 (28.9%)	25 (2.8%)	5 (0.6%)	117 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (11.7%)	16.8	1328^th of 1505 public elementary schools	11.8%		14.9	1337^th of 1502 public elementary schools	11.0%	9	39.8	28.3	23.4	38.5	41.5	63.6	37.8	42.4	23.4	38.5	45.1	72.7	38.3	89.6
Whiteville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	805 Barbcrest Avenue	Whiteville	28472	Columbus County	Whiteville City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 642-4119	492	35	14.1	99.4%	194 (39.4%)	209 (42.5%)	56 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)								(n/a)															$11,650	$2,013	$9,637
Tabor City School	Public	PK, KG-8	203 Stake Road	Tabor City	28463	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 653-3618	598	39	15.2	99.5%	252 (42.1%)	279 (46.7%)	40 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.5%)								(n/a)	63.5	41.5	28.6	52.6	34.3	27.9	54.0	40.0	31.0	38.5	32.9	26.2	31.0	50.8
Williams Township	Public	PK, KG-8	10400 James B White Hwy	Whiteville	28472	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 653-3791	634	41	15.3	99.5%	510 (80.4%)	75 (11.8%)	33 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	45.9	821^st of 1505 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.7	941^st of 1502 public elementary schools	37.4%	120	61.3	78.6	50.7	47.9	43.2	50.0	33.9	62.5	47.9	34.2	41.9	48.1	60.3	70.4	$9,580	$1,302	$8,278
Edgewood Elementary	Public	3-5	317 E Calhoun Street	Whiteville	28472	Columbus County	Whiteville City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 642-3121	440	33	13.3	99.3%	175 (39.8%)	172 (39.1%)	51 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.4%)	48.3	778^th of 1505 public elementary schools	48.3%		44.3	862^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	42.6%	84	76.1	48.6	55.3				43.0	37.0	50.0				67.3		$10,409	$1,863	$8,546
Long Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10218 NC 72 East	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 739-3864	435	27	16.4	98.2%	114 (26.2%)	120 (27.6%)	40 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (18.9%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (17.9%)	21.3	1260^th of 1505 public elementary schools	16.3%		23.7	1197^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.3%	63	52.4	51.6					22.9	20.3							$10,849	$1,890	$8,958
Bladenboro Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	312 Old Whiteville Road	Bladenboro	28320	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 863-3387	435	28	15.3	99.3%	221 (50.8%)	97 (22.3%)	64 (14.7%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.1%)	41.2	908^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.7%		29.9	1089^th of 1502 public elementary schools	27.5%	181	53.7	50.0					41.5	52.8							$11,612	$1,954	$9,658
Rosenwald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	301 Martin L King Dr	Fairmont	28340	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 628-4291	345	24	14.4	98.6%	30 (8.7%)	178 (51.6%)	27 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	70 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)	5.3	1480^th of 1505 public elementary schools	1.7%		4.6	1480^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.5%		31.7	25.5					14.1	27.5							$11,487	$2,147	$9,339

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