East Columbus Junior-Senior High

Columbus County Schools
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
576 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
East Columbus High School, located in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students within the Columbus County Schools district. As the home of the "Gators," the school emphasizes a community-focused educational environment, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce. The school offers a standard high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster school spirit and personal development.

Operating under the Columbus County Schools system, the institution works to provide equitable learning opportunities for the rural population of Lake Waccamaw and surrounding areas. The school’s administration and faculty focus on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive campus culture. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains a dedicated presence through the official Columbus County Schools website.
576
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    184 (31.9%)
  • White
    152 (26.4%)
  • Hispanic
    106 (18.4%)
  • American Indian
    71 (12.3%)
  • Two or More
    62 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Columbus County Schools
Phone: (910)646-4094
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 573
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 92
Grade 9 108
Grade 10 106
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 81
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Thomas Academy
Thomas Academy
Charter School 62 Students
206-B Rube MCCRAY Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (1.7 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th