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East Columbus Junior-Senior High — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina|Columbus County Schools
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
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School Profile
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
560
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
Columbus County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(910)646-4094School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
38%
33th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
25%
23th percentile in NC
Graduation Rate
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
4 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
62 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
52 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
81 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Near average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
600
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
37.22
99% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
0.67000002
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,006
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,675
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,284
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 57%Local 14%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
36.1%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
14.1%
Uninsured residents
14.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
642
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
602
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
171 (28%)
Speech/Language Impairment
139 (23%)
Intellectual Disability
102 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
100 (17%)
Autism
41 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
5 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
576
Current enrollment
Growing(+37% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Open House
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School
EventFrequently Asked Questions about East Columbus Junior-Senior High
As of the most recent data, 560 students are enrolled at East Columbus Junior-Senior High. It is a High school within the local district.
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