NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
East Columbus Junior-Senior High — School Profile & District Info
High|Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina|Columbus County Schools
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
School Profile
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
560
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
Columbus County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(910)646-4094School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
38%
33th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
25%
23th percentile in NC
Graduation Rate
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,006
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 57%Local 14%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
576
Current enrollment
Growing(+37% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbus Junior-Senior High
As of the most recent data, 560 students are enrolled at East Columbus Junior-Senior High. It is a High school within the local district.
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