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Best Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC
Lake Waccamaw, NC has 3 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,027 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Lake Waccamaw meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC
The top high schools in Lake Waccamaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
2. Thomas Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC
The top elementary schools in Lake Waccamaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Waccamaw, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Waccamaw, NC has a total population of 1,600 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Waccamaw, 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 Lake Waccamaw, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Waccamaw, 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 Lake Waccamaw, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC
How many schools are in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
Lake Waccamaw, NC has 3 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,027 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Waccamaw perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Lake Waccamaw score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Lake Waccamaw meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Waccamaw?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Lake Waccamaw
2 of 2 schools in Lake Waccamaw carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Lake Waccamaw. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.