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East Columbus Junior-Senior High

32 Gator Lane, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States

+1 (910) 646-4094

http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us

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East Columbus Junior-Senior High Overview

About This School

East Columbus Junior-Senior High is a public high in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, serving 576 students in grades Grade 7-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 33 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $48,470. Guidance services are provided at a ratio of one counselor for every 576 students. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The student body is composed of 32% Black, 26% White, 18% Hispanic, and 11% Two or More Races.

576

Total Students

Grade 7-12

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-12

County

Columbus County

Students per Counselor

576:1

East Columbus Junior-Senior High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.5:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

576

Students per Counselor

East Columbus Junior-Senior High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,470

City Avg: $34,294

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor576:1

East Columbus Junior-Senior High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.78%

Male

47.22%

Female

Total Enrollment: 576 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White26.39%

Hispanic18.4%

Asian0.17%

Black31.94%

Two or More Races10.76%

Native American12.33%

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Columbus Junior-Senior High

Q: What is East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

A: East Columbus Junior-Senior High is a high public located in Lake Waccamaw.

Q: How many students attend East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

A: East Columbus Junior-Senior High has approximately 576 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about East Columbus Junior-Senior High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About East Columbus Junior-Senior High - Lake Waccamaw, NC

Quick Facts about East Columbus Junior-Senior High
School Name	East Columbus Junior-Senior High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-12
Location	32 Gator Lane, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, Lake Waccamaw, NC
County	Columbus County
Phone	+1 (910) 646-4094
Total Students	576
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbus Junior-Senior High

What is East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

East Columbus Junior-Senior High is a high public located in Lake Waccamaw.

How many students attend East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

East Columbus Junior-Senior High has approximately 576 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Junior-Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 17:1.

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