Best Schools in Columbus County, NC
Columbus County, NC has a total of 50 schools including 16 high schools, 15 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 25,724 students attend Columbus County, NC schools. On average, schools in Columbus County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus County, NC
Columbus County, NC has 16 high schools with 9,965 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbus County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brunswick County Early College
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 363 Students
2. Pender Early College High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
3. North Myrtle Beach High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
4. North Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
5. West Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
6. Loris High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
7. Whiteville High
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
8. South Columbus High
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
9. Columbus Career And College Academy
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
10. Green Sea Floyds High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus County, NC
Columbus County, NC has 15 middle schools with 7,530 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbus County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus County exceed expectations.
1. North Myrtle Beach Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
2. Nakina Middle
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 214 Students
3. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
4. Central Middle
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
5. Town Creek Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 500 Students
6. Leland Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
7. West Pender Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
8. Clarkton School Of Discovery
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
9. Bladenboro Middle
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
10. Tabor City Middle
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus County, NC
Columbus County, NC has 18 elementary schools with 8,229 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbus County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus County meet expectations.
1. Town Creek Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 654 Students
2. Waccamaw
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 430 Students
3. Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
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Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 879 Students
4. Edgewood Elementary
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students
5. Green Sea Floyds Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
6. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
7. Williams Township
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
8. Old Dock Elementary
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students
9. Acme Delco Elementary
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
10. Daisy Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus County, NC has a total population of 50,623 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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