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South Columbus High

PublicGrades 9–12
Tabor City, North Carolina · Columbus County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students689
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
South Columbus
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
689
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+21.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

South Columbus High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Tabor City, North Carolina. The school enrolls 689 students. It is part of the Columbus County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictColumbus County Schools
County37047
CityTabor City
ZIP28463
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370096000237

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment689

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)