- Address
- 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
Open in Maps → - Phone
- (910) 654-4250
- Grades served
- PK-8
- NCES school ID
- 370096003621
School calendar
West Columbus School's own events for the year — school events, holidays, breaks and teacher workdays — with a printable PDF and a calendar file you can subscribe to.
View the calendar →Location and nearby schools
10 nearestLoading the map…
- West Columbus High0.4 mi
- Chadbourn Elementary6.3 mi
- Columbus Career and College Academy8.5 mi
- Orrum Middle10.4 mi
- Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville10.4 mi
- Whiteville Primary12.5 mi
- North Whiteville Academy12.6 mi
- Central Middle12.6 mi
- Tabor City School12.6 mi
- South Columbus High12.6 mi
How West Columbus School compares
Its 2024–25 performance score of 46 against comparable schools. Percentile is the share of that group scoring lower.
Chronic absence is lower here than at 35% of the 2,482 North Carolina schools reporting it.
Performance score since 2023
Score up 8 points since 2023 (38 → 46). Met or exceeded expected growth in 1 of 3 years. No grades were issued for 2020 or 2021.
| Year | Score | Grade | Growth | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | D | Met | 38.8 |
| 2024 | 40 | D | Not Met | 36.5 |
| 2023 | 38 | F | Not Met | 34.9 |
Rankings and trends are calculated by Back To School NC from NC DPI report card results; NC DPI publishes each school's own figures but not its standing among peers. See Columbus County Schools for district totals.
Student Demographics
Gender Distribution
Total Students: 814Student counts for West Columbus School, 2024-2025, from the NCES Common Core of Data. Percentages are of 814 students and may not total 100% because of rounding.
Students
Student Population
Students Counted: 821Student indicators for West Columbus School, 2024-2025, from the North Carolina School Report Cards. Attendance is out of the 821 students DPI counted. A student is chronically absent after missing 10% or more of the days enrolled; the other measures overlap it and each other.
Teachers
Licensing & Certification
Total Teachers: 44.2 FTETeacher figures for West Columbus School, 2024-2025, from the North Carolina School Report Cards. Counts are full-time equivalents, not headcount. Licensing and certification percentages are each out of 44.2 FTE.
NC School Report Card
2024-2025Student performance by subject
| Subject | Grade-level proficient | Career & college ready |
|---|---|---|
| Science (grades 5 & 8) | 44.5% | 25.3% |
| Reading (grades 3–8) | 38.1% | 18.3% |
| Mathematics (grades 3–8) | 35.9% | 15.4% |
Grade-level proficient is levels 3–5; career and college ready is the higher bar of levels 4–5.
Achievement levels
| Subject | Not Proficient | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (grades 3–8) | 64.1% | 20.5% | 12.1% | -- |
| Reading (grades 3–8) | 61.9% | 19.8% | 15.6% | -- |
| Science (grades 5 & 8) | 55.5% | 19.2% | 19.8% | 5.5% |
Academic growth
| Measure | Status | Growth index | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Meets Expected Growth | -0.57 | 77.1 |
Teachers
Reported as full-time-equivalent staff, so figures carry decimals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total teachers | 44.24 |
| Experienced teachers | 34.58 (78%) |
| Beginning teachers | 9.66 (22%) |
| Holding a standard license | 39.62 (90%) |
| Emergency or provisional licenses | 4.62 (10%) |
| National Board certified | 2.5 |
Students
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Chronically absent (221 of 821) | 26.9% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| English learners making progress (of 20) | 15% |
School environment
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Devices per student | 0.88 |
| Library books per student | 17.14 |
| Students have device access | Yes |
| Devices may go home | Yes |
| Wireless access points per classroom | 1.38 |
Federal & state designations
| Designation | Applies |
|---|---|
| Low-performing school | Yes |
| Recurring low-performing | Yes |
| CSI — low performing | No |
| CSI — low graduation rate | No |
| TSI — at risk | Yes |
| TSI — consistently underperforming | No |
CSI is Comprehensive Support and Improvement; TSI is Targeted Support and Improvement, both federal ESSA categories.
Download this report card
West Columbus School's 2024-2025 report card as an interactive PDF — bookmarked sections, donut and bar charts for performance, attendance and achievement levels, and the NC DPI and NCES sources cited with working links.
Other elementary schools in this district
All 12 schools →Acme Delco Elementary
Chadbourn Elementary
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Old Dock Elementary
Tabor City School
Williams Township
Enrollment and staffing come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), U.S. Department of Education for 2024-2025; performance, attendance and economic-need figures are the state's NC School Report Card for the same year. Contact the school to confirm current details.