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East Columbus High School

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Lake Waccamaw, NC
  • 41 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    East Columbus High School is a public school located in Lake Waccamaw, NC. It has 431 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 32% in reading.
    Address
    32 Gator Lane
    Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
    Telephone
    (910) 646-4094
    Website
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    East Columbus High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    32%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    32%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    990
    43 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    18 responses
    AP Enrollment
    8%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $36,740
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $613
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $103,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    43%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 9 responses
    Report
    • Sports
      44%
    • Clubs
      22%
    • Spirit Week
      22%
    • Homecoming
      11%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    431
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    99%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,475
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    38.9%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,483/ year
    National
    $12,239
    30%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
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    East Columbus High School is very enthusiastic about sports and some academic events. The teachers at East Columbus are very involved in the students lives and activities, they are also very helpful to their students to succeed at their future involving college and career. The classes are based around local jobs so it will be easier to start a career after high school without college experience, even if the experience will be enhanced by more education found in a university. Southeastern works with East Columbus by giving free college classes to those who qualify and those who can handle the extra classes, the college classes count towards their GPA and courses taken.
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    I enjoyed my time at East Columbus High School. It is a very diverse school with many opportunities. I would like to see East Columbus improve in preparing students for college and life after high school. It would be nice to see them offer more AP and college readiness courses.
    If you have a parent that is extremely involved with this school then you will have a great experience because their is more leverage towards that person to satisfy their wants. However, if a student has a parent who cares less about their students education then the student is pretty much disregarded as a lower person that the ones who have a greater pull. The students who have the upper hand are as follows: They are financially gifted, they work within the school systems, they actually care for THEIR childs' education only.

    Also, I should clarify, there are no extremely bad students. There are two brackets of this school which include the over-priviledged and the mediocre.