Whiteville High School vs. West Columbus High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whiteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Whiteville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
635 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1065 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
168
133
Grade 10 Students
166
108
Grade 11 Students
170
101
Grade 12 Students
131
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
38%
43%
% White
40%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
