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South Columbus High School

40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, South Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Columbus High School's student population of 692 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
692 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Columbus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Columbus High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1410 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Columbus High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Columbus High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Columbus High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Columbus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Columbus High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Columbus High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Columbus High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of South Columbus High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Columbus High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Columbus High School's ranking?
South Columbus High School is ranked #1410 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Columbus High School often compared to?
South Columbus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Columbus High School, East Columbus Junior-senior High School, Whiteville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of South Columbus High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Columbus High School?
692 students attend South Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of South Columbus High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Columbus High School?
South Columbus High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Columbus High School offer ?
South Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Columbus High School part of?
South Columbus High School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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