The Columbus County Schools School District is located in Whiteville, NC and includes 19 schools that serve 6,950 students in grades PK through 12. More
District Spending
The Columbus County Schools School District spends $8,982 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Columbus County Schools School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Columbus County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Columbus County Schools School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Columbus County Schools School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
In the Columbus County Schools School District, 2% of students are migrant students. Migrant students are the children of migrant workers and often relocate from school to school.
