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

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students

2. South Columbus High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

3. Columbus Career And College Academy

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students

4. West Columbus High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

2. Tabor City Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students

2. Tabor City Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

3. Chadbourn Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

4. Whiteville Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 501 Students

5. West Columbus School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,186

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

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

D+

21.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,203 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wards, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wards, NC

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Chadbourn, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cerro Gordo, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cherry Grove, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ironhill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations