Best Public Charter Schools in Columbus County (2025-26)

Best Columbus County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 962 students in Columbus County, NC.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus County, NC are Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbus County, NC public charter schools have an score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbus County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Columbus County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville

Charter School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
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Bottom 50%

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35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042

Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Thomas Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237

Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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Columbus County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Acme Delco Middle School (Closed 2023)

26133 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-3200

Gr: 6-8

Boys And Girls Homes (Closed 2014)

Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088

Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Chadbourn Middle School (Closed 2023)

801 W Smith Street
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-4300

Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Fair Bluff Careertechnical Adademy (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

685 Academy St
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 642-5168

Fair Bluff Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Po Box 277
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 649-7622

Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Guideway Elementary School (Closed 2023)

11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723

Gr: PK-5

Hallsboro Middle School (Closed 2023)

89 School Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192

Gr: 6-8

Harlem Promise Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

Po Box 248
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192

Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301

Gr: 6-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Segs (Stem Ed Global Society) Academy (Closed 2016)

44 Dream Ave
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-4061

Gr: K-7 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Tabor City Elementary School (Closed 2023)

203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618

Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Tabor City Middle School (Closed 2023)

701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637

Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus County, NC?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus County, NC include Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville and Thomas Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Columbus County?

2 public charter schools are located in Columbus County.

What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County?

Columbus County public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).