Best Schools in Wards, NC
Wards, NC has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 5,186 students attend Wards, NC schools. On average, schools in Wards score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wards exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wards, NC
Wards, NC has 4 high schools with 2,003 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 Wards score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wards exceed expectations.
1. Whiteville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
2. South Columbus High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. Columbus Career And College Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
4. West Columbus High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wards, NC
Wards, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,063 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 Wards score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wards greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
2. Tabor City Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wards, NC
Wards, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,120 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 Wards score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wards don't meet expectations.
1. Williams Township
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
2. Tabor City Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
3. Chadbourn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
4. Whiteville Primary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 501 Students
5. West Columbus School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wards, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wards, NC has a total population of 441 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wards, 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 Wards, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wards, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wards, 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 Wards, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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