There were 1,980 students enrolled in Whiteville City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Whiteville City Schools roughly covers five schools within Columbus County and has a main office in Whiteville.
Among the five schools in Whiteville City Schools, Whiteville High School recorded the highest enrollment of 613 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Whiteville High School | 613 |
| Central Middle School | 458 |
| Edgewood Elementary School | 443 |
| Whiteville Primary School | 440 |
| North Whiteville Academy | 26 |
