West Columbus High
Cerro Gordo, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 55.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | C |
| School performance score | 48 | 52 | 55 |
| School achievement score | 46.5 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Reading and math | 26.6% | 32% | 34.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 26.1% | 30% | 26.1% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 81.6% | 84.6% | 90.2% |
| Math course rigor | 92.9% | 92.1% | 90.6% |
| Biology | 22.8% | 16.7% | 13.9% |
| School growth score | 55.8 | 62 | 84.1 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
2.304 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 | 6.928 | 2.304 |
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
172.81 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 | 296.68 | 184.76 | 172.81 |
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 | 396 | 455 |
| Suspended out of school | 24.0% · 95 | 12.3% · 56 |
| Suspended in school | 34.8% · 138 | 34.9% · 159 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Remote
Enrollment
455 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.6%
White45.3%
Black or African American42.6%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370096000373
- District
- Columbus County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 455 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
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