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West Columbus High — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Cerro Gordo, North Carolina|Columbus County Schools
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
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Aug
24
Mon
First Day of SchoolEvent
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Aug
24
Mon
1st day of SchoolEvent
Sep
8
Tue
Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School Event
Sep
8
Tue
Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Tabor City School Event
Sep
8
Tue
Soccer: West Columbus School @ Central Middle School Event
Sep
10
Thu
Soccer: Central Middle School @ Elizabethtown Middle School Event
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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
18 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
49 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
22 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
78 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Worse than average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
481
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
22.75
99% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
0.67000002
Nurses
0.33000001
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)
459
Current enrollment
Growing(+12% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
1st day of School
EventTue, Sep 8, 2026
Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Elizabethtown Middle School |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Tabor City School |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Soccer: West Columbus School @ Central Middle School |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Soccer: Central Middle School @ Elizabethtown Middle School |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Soccer: Clarkton @ Tabor City School |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Soccer: West Columbus School @ TarHeel |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Nakina Middle School |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Soccer: TarHeel @ Central Middle School |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ West Columbus School |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Soccer: Williams Township School @ Clarkton |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Clarkton |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Soccer: Tabor City School @ Williams Township School |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ Central Middle School |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Soccer: Elizabethtown Middle School @ TarHeel |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Soccer: Clarkton @ Bladenboro Middle School |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Williams Township School |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Williams Township School |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Soccer: West Columbus School @ Elizabethtown Middle School |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Soccer: TarHeel @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Soccer: Clarkton @ Williams Township School |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Tabor City School |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Soccer: Central Middle School @ West Columbus School |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Soccer: Tabor City School @ Nakina Middle School |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Williams Township School |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Soccer: Elizabethtown @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Soccer: Tabor City School @ Bladenboro Middle School |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Soccer: Elizabethtown @ Central Middle School |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Soccer: TarHeel @ West Columbus School |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Soccer: West Columbus School @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Soccer: Nakina Middle School @ Bladenboro Middle School |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Soccer: Tabor City School @ Clarkton |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Soccer: Williams Township School @ Tabor City School |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Soccer: Central Middle School @ Tarheel |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Soccer: Clarkton @ Nakina Middle School |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Soccer: Bladenboro Middle School @ Clarkton |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Soccer: TarHeel @ Elizabethtown Middle School |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Soccer: Central Middle School @ East Columbus Jr/Sr High |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Soccer: Elizabethtown Middle School @ West Columbus School |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Soccer: East Columbus Jr/Sr High @ TarHeel |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Soccer: Williams Township School @ Nakina Middle School |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Volleyball: Bladenboro / Nakina @ Clarkton |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Volleyball: East Columbus / Tar Heel @ Central |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Football Jamboree |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Volleyball: Central / West Columbus @ Elizabethtown |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Volleyball: Williams Township / Tabor City @ Bladenboro |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Volleyball: Clarkton / Tar Heel @ West Columbus School |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Volleyball: East Columbus / Tabor City @ Nakina |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Volleyball: Elizabethtown / Central @ Tar Heel |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Volleyball: Nakina / Clarkton @ Williams Township |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Football: East Columbus @ South Columbus |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ West Columbus |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ Central |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Volleyball: West Columbus / East Columbus @ Central |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Volleyball: Bladenboro / Tabor City @ Clarkton |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Football: Central @ Clarkton/Elizabethtown |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Football: East Columbus @ West Columbus |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Football: South Columbus @ Bladenboro / Tar Heel |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Volleyball: West Columbus / Elizabethtown @ East Columbus |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Volleyball: Williams Township / Clarkton @ Tabor City |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Volleyball: Nakina / Bladenboro @ Williams Township |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Volleyball: East Columbus / Tarheel @ Elizabethtown |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Volleyball: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ West Columbus |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Volleyball: Central / Tabor City @ Nakina |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Football: West Columbus @ Central |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ South Columbus |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ East Columbus |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Football: Bladenboro / Tar Heel @ Clarkton / Elizabethtown |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Football: Central @ East Columbus |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Football: South Columbus @ West Columbus |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Football: South Columbus @ Central |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Football: West Columbus @ Bladenboro / Tar Heel |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Football: Clarkton / Elizabethtown @ East Columbus |
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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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