NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
West Columbus High — School Profile & District Info
High|Cerro Gordo, North Carolina|Columbus County Schools
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
455
Student:Teacher
16.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Columbus County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.3%
Phone
(910)654-6111School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
50-54%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
3 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Worse than 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)
459
Current enrollment
Growing(+12% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about West Columbus High
West Columbus High has a total enrollment of 455 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Cerro Gordo, NC.
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