Columbus County Public Schools
Columbus County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
20
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,389
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Columbus County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Columbus County has 4 district entries. Columbus County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Whiteville has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Columbus County
Reported Enrollment
8,389
20 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Columbus County
Columbus County Schools
Whiteville City Schools
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Thomas Academy
20 Public Schools in Columbus County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville | Listed only | Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville | Whiteville, 28472Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 879 |
| West Columbus School | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | CERRO GORDO, 28430Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 778 |
| South Columbus High | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Tabor City, 28463Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 692 |
| Whiteville High | Listed only | Whiteville City Schools | Whiteville, 28472Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 662 |
| Williams Township | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville, 28472Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 644 |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Lake Waccamaw, 28450Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 594 |
| Whiteville Primary | Listed only | Whiteville City Schools | Whiteville, 28472Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 501 |
| Central Middle | Listed only | Whiteville City Schools | Whiteville, 28472Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 462 |
| Edgewood Elementary | Listed only | Whiteville City Schools | Whiteville, 28472Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 454 |
| Tabor City Elementary | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Tabor City, 28463Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| West Columbus High | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Cerro Gordo, 28430Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 400 |
| Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Hallsboro, 28442Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 362 |
| Acme Delco Elementary | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Riegelwood, 28456Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 310 |
| Old Dock Elementary | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville, 28472Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 294 |
| Columbus Career and College Academy | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville, 28472Rural: Distant | 9–UG | High | 249 |
| Nakina Middle | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Nakina, 28455Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 214 |
| Chadbourn Elementary | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Chadbourn, 28431Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 204 |
| Tabor City Middle | Listed only | Columbus County Schools | Tabor City, 28463Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| Thomas Academy | Listed only | Thomas Academy | Lake Waccamaw, 28450Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 71 |
| North Whiteville Academy | Listed only | Whiteville City Schools | Whiteville, 28472Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 25 |
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Whiteville, 28472 / Rural: Distant
West Columbus School
Columbus County Schools
CERRO GORDO, 28430 / Rural: Distant
South Columbus High
Columbus County Schools
Tabor City, 28463 / Rural: Distant
Whiteville High
Whiteville City Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Town: Distant
Williams Township
Columbus County Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Rural: Distant
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
Columbus County Schools
Lake Waccamaw, 28450 / Rural: Distant
Whiteville Primary
Whiteville City Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Town: Distant
Central Middle
Whiteville City Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Town: Distant
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville City Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Town: Distant
Tabor City Elementary
Columbus County Schools
Tabor City, 28463 / Town: Distant
West Columbus High
Columbus County Schools
Cerro Gordo, 28430 / Rural: Distant
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Columbus County Schools
Hallsboro, 28442 / Rural: Distant
Acme Delco Elementary
Columbus County Schools
Riegelwood, 28456 / Rural: Distant
Old Dock Elementary
Columbus County Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Rural: Distant
Columbus Career and College Academy
Columbus County Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Rural: Distant
Nakina Middle
Columbus County Schools
Nakina, 28455 / Rural: Distant
Chadbourn Elementary
Columbus County Schools
Chadbourn, 28431 / Rural: Distant
Tabor City Middle
Columbus County Schools
Tabor City, 28463 / Town: Distant
Thomas Academy
Thomas Academy
Lake Waccamaw, 28450 / Rural: Distant
North Whiteville Academy
Whiteville City Schools
Whiteville, 28472 / Town: Distant
Columbus County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Columbus County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Columbus County public school directory?
The directory lists 20 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Columbus County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Columbus County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Columbus County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Columbus County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Columbus County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.