South Columbus High
Tabor City, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 56.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 59 | 58 | 56 |
| School achievement score | 58.8 | 58.1 | 55.8 |
| Reading and math | 42.1% | 42.5% | 39.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 35.8% | 31.1% | 24.6% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 86.5% | 87.7% | 89.7% |
| Math course rigor | 92.2% | Above 95% | 93.4% |
| Biology | 47.9% | 43.7% | 39.3% |
| School growth score | 58.5 | 59.7 | 56.5 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
8.026 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 0.000 | 3.086 | 8.026 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
173.35 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 206.37 | 262.35 | 173.35 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 681 | 690 |
| Suspended out of school | 13.8% · 94 | 15.9% · 110 |
| Suspended in school | 35.7% · 243 | 30.6% · 211 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
689 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.0%
White63.4%
Black or African American22.4%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370096000237
- District
- Columbus County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 689 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.7
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24