Columbus County Schools

Columbus County Schools
Location
Columbus County, North Carolina United States
District information
Type	Public
Grades	PK–12
Superintendent	Dr. Jesse E. Beck II
Accreditation	AdvancED
Schools	17
Budget	$ 49,444,221
NCES District ID	3700960[1]
Students and staff
Students	5,673
Teachers	316
Staff	561
Student–teacher ratio	19:1
Other information
Website	www.columbus.k12.nc.us

Columbus County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Columbus County, North Carolina. Its 17 schools serve 5,673 students according to the August Average Daily Membership during 2018–19 school year.

Student demographics

For the 2016–17 school year, Columbus County Schools had a total population of 5357 students and 398 teachers on a (FTE) basis. That same year, out of the student total, the gender ratio was 49.54% female to 50.46% male. The demographic group makeup was: Black, 29.9%; White, 52.65%; Hispanic, 10.11%; American Indian, 5.08%; and Asian/Pacific Islander, 0% (two or more races: 2.2%%).[2] For the same school year, 59.88% were economically disadvantaged.

Governance

The primary governing body of Columbus County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a five-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the North Carolina State Board of Education's Fourth District.[3]

Board of education

The five members of the Board of Education are: Chris Worley, Irvin Enzor, Emily Grice, Ronnie Strickland, and Steve Long.

Superintendent

The current superintendent of the system is Jessie E Beck II . He was named as superintendent starting July 1, 2024. The previous superintendent was Deanne Meadows. She became superintendent in July 2019, and retired in June 2024. Meadows replaced Alan Faulk who retired from the school system in June of 2019.

Member schools

Columbus County Schools has 12 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Those 12 schools are separated into four high schools, four middle schools, and nine elementary schools.[4][5]

High schools

• East Columbus Jr/Sr High School Grades 6-12 (Lake Waccamaw)

• South Columbus High School (Tabor City)

• Columbus Career and College Academy (Whiteville)

• West Columbus High School (Cerro Gordo)

Middle schools

• Nakina Middle School Grades 6-8 (Nakina)
• Tabor City School Grades PK-8 (Tabor City)
• West Columbus School Grades PK-8 (Cerro Gordo)
• Williams Township School]; grades PK–8 (Whiteville)

Elementary schools

• Acme Delco Elementary School (Reigelwood)
• Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School (Hallsboro)
• Old Dock Elementary School (Old Dock)

Athletics

According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, for the 2019–2020 school year:

• East and West Columbus are 1A schools in the Three Rivers Conference.
• South Columbus is a 2A school in Three Rivers Conference.
• Columbus Career and College Academy does not field athletic teams.

Awards

Tabor City Middle School received the national American School Board Journal’s Magna Awards in 2011 based on their active REAL (Relevant, Engaging, Authentic Learning) program participation.[6]

See also

• List of school districts in North Carolina

References

1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Columbus County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
2. "Accountability Services". Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
3. "Education Districts". NC State Board of Education. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
4. "Schools". Columbus County Schools. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
5. "Columbus County Schools". NC School Report Cards. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
6. Barker, Ashley (March 7, 2011). "Local school is awarded Magna award for REAL program". WECT-TV. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2013.

External links

• Official website