For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 864 students in Whiteville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Whiteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Whiteville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whiteville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whiteville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Career And College Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Grades: 9-13
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Whiteville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Whiteville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC include Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Whiteville?
3 public high schools are located in Whiteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteville?
Whiteville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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