Columbus County Schools: Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

Columbus County Schools: Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction — North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website
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Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville had the highest enrollment among Columbus County schools, welcoming 847 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 17 schools in Columbus County, West Columbus School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 768 students, while South Columbus High School welcomed 648 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is part of Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville district, which roughly covers institutions within Columbus County and has a main office in Whiteville.

In the previous school year, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville also had the highest number of students among Columbus County schools.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.

Enrollment in Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Columbus County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name City Total School Enrollment
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville Whiteville 847
West Columbus School CERRO GORDO 768
South Columbus High School Tabor City 648
Whiteville High School Whiteville 613
Williams Township Whiteville 602
East Columbus Junior-Senior High School Lake Waccamaw 554
Central Middle School Whiteville 458
Edgewood Elementary School Whiteville 443
Whiteville Primary School Whiteville 440
West Columbus High School Cerro Gordo 433
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Hallsboro 350
Acme Delco Elementary School Riegelwood 283
Old Dock Elementary School Whiteville 254
Nakina Middle School Nakina 208
Chadbourn Elementary School Chadbourn 197
Thomas Academy Lake Waccamaw 75
North Whiteville Academy Whiteville 26


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