Columbus County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,298 students in Columbus County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Columbus County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Columbus County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
203 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
660 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1,511 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
28%
25%
# White Students
2,673 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
50%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
182
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
372
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
408
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
349
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
376
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
413
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
462
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
390
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,069 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,298 students.
What is the rank of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District is ranked #220 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County Schools School District?
50% of Columbus County Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Columbus County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 5,298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
