- Whiteville High reported a higher sat/act participation than West Columbus High (166 vs. 78).
- Whiteville High reported a higher dual enrollment than West Columbus High (107 vs. 22).
- West Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than Whiteville High (396:1 vs. 330.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Columbus High reported a higher chronically absent students than Whiteville High (191 vs. 177).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Whiteville High reported a higher graduating cohort than West Columbus High (144 vs. 102).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Whiteville High reported a higher sat/act participation than West Columbus High (166 vs. 78).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Whiteville High reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Columbus High (160 vs. 118).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than Whiteville High (396:1 vs. 330.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Columbus High
$14,006.37
Whiteville High
$14,346.48
Local revenue share
West Columbus High
13.9%
Whiteville High
18.4%
State revenue share
West Columbus High
57.2%
Whiteville High
55.5%
Federal revenue share
West Columbus High
29%
Whiteville High
26.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Columbus High
38.6%
Whiteville High
26.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Columbus County
$48,184
Columbus County
$48,184
Poverty rate
Columbus County
18.8%
Columbus County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus County
15.1%
Columbus County
15.1%
Unemployment rate
Columbus County
4.4%
Columbus County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.