What grades does Columbus Career and College Academy serve?

Columbus Career and College Academy is a High school serving students in Whiteville, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Columbus Career and College Academy located?

Columbus Career and College Academy is located at Whiteville, NC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Career and College Academy?

Columbus Career and College Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What schools are in Whiteville, NC?

Whiteville, NC is served by the local school district. Columbus Career and College Academy is one of the High schools in the area.

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Columbus Career and College Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Whiteville, North Carolina|Columbus County Schools

Whiteville, NC 28472

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Mon

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Sep

Tue

Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School Event

Sep

Tue

Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Tabor City School Event

Sep

Tue

Soccer: West Columbus School @ Central Middle School Event

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School Profile

Grades

9–13

Enrollment

242

Student:Teacher

18.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Columbus County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

97.1%

Phone

(910)788-6281

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70-79%

Math Proficiency

30-39%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

1.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

21 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

41 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

364

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

11.12

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.079999998

Nurses

0.079999998

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,006

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,675

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,284

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 29%State 57%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

14.1%

Uninsured residents

14.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

642

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

602

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

171 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

139 (23%)

Intellectual Disability

102 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

100 (17%)

Autism

41 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

230

Current enrollment

Declining(-24% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

1st day of School

Event

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Tabor City School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Soccer: West Columbus School @ Central Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Soccer: Central Middle School @ Elizabethtown Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Soccer: Clarkton @ Tabor City School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Soccer: West Columbus School @ TarHeel	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Nakina Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Soccer: TarHeel @ Central Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ West Columbus School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Soccer: Williams Township School @ Clarkton	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Clarkton	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Soccer: Tabor City School @ Williams Township School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Central Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Soccer: Elizabethtown Middle School @ TarHeel	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Soccer: Clarkton @ Bladenboro Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Williams Township School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Williams Township School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Soccer: West Columbus School @ Elizabethtown Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Soccer: TarHeel @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Soccer: Clarkton @ Williams Township School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Tabor City School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Soccer: Central Middle School @ West Columbus School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Soccer: Tabor City School @ Nakina Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Williams Township School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Soccer: Elizabethtown @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Soccer: Tabor City School @ Bladenboro Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Soccer: Elizabethtown @ Central Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Soccer: TarHeel @ West Columbus School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Soccer: West Columbus School @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Bladenboro Middle School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Soccer: Tabor City School @ Clarkton	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Soccer: Williams Township School @ Tabor City School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Soccer: Central Middle School @ Tarheel	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Soccer: Clarkton @ Nakina Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Clarkton	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Soccer: TarHeel @ Elizabethtown Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Soccer: Central Middle School @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Soccer: Elizabethtown Middle School @ West Columbus School	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ TarHeel	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Soccer: Williams Township School @ Nakina Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Volleyball: Bladenboro / Nakina @ Clarkton	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Volleyball: East Columbus / Tar Heel @ Central	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Football Jamboree	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Volleyball: Central / West Columbus @ Elizabethtown	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Volleyball: Williams Township / Tabor City @ Bladenboro	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Volleyball: Clarkton / Tar Heel @ West Columbus School	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Volleyball: East Columbus / Tabor City @ Nakina	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Volleyball: Elizabethtown / Central @ Tar Heel	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Volleyball: Nakina / Clarkton @ Williams Township	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Football: East Columbus @ South Columbus	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ West Columbus	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ Central	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Volleyball: West Columbus / East Columbus @ Central	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Volleyball: Bladenboro / Tabor City @ Clarkton	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Football: Central @ Clarkton/Elizabethtown	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Football: East Columbus @ West Columbus	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Football: South Columbus @ Bladenboro / Tar Heel	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Volleyball: West Columbus / Elizabethtown @ East Columbus	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Volleyball: Williams Township / Clarkton @ Tabor City	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Volleyball: Nakina / Bladenboro @ Williams Township	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Volleyball: East Columbus / Tarheel @ Elizabethtown	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Volleyball: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ West Columbus	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Volleyball: Central / Tabor City @ Nakina	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Football: West Columbus @ Central	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ South Columbus	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ East Columbus	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ Clarkton / Elizabethtown	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Football: Central @ East Columbus	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Football: South Columbus @ West Columbus	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Football: South Columbus @ Central	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Football: West Columbus @ Bladenboro / Tar Heel	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ East Columbus	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Career and College Academy

Columbus Career and College Academy currently enrolls 242 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.