Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, West Columbus High School ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West Columbus High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Columbus High School is 0.61, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of West Columbus High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Columbus High School?
455 students attend West Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of West Columbus High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Columbus High School?
West 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 West Columbus High School offer ?
West Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Columbus High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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