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East Columbus Junior-Senior High
PublicHighGrades 7–12
32 Gator Lane, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 · (910) 646-4094 · Part of Columbus County Schools
Students
576
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
What stands out about East Columbus Junior-Senior High
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Bolton kids: 4 high schools
On the path
Where Bolton kids come from and go next.
PK–87 schoolsDepends on your address
7–12East Columbus Junior-Senior HighYou are here
124 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
32 Gator Lane, Lake Waccamaw
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7101
Grade 892
Grade 9108
Grade 10106
Grade 1188
Grade 1281
Enrollment over time
630’20
587’21
594’22
560’23
576’24
Down 8.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 32%White 26%Hispanic 18%American Indian/Alaska Native 12%Two or more races 11%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.