South Columbus High School
School Overview
South Columbus High School is a public school located in Tabor City, North Carolina. It is a school in Columbus County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 781 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 781 students are attending South Columbus High School. By gender, there are 391 and 390 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Columbus High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 101 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| White | 88 | 37 | 51 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 43 | 58 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Columbus High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 95.8% of teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 95.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 391 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,084 Households |
| Population | 39,935 |
| Male | 20,697 |
| Female | 21,261 |
| Child Population | 11,229 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,758 Units |
| Average House Value | $87,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $627 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $37,357 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Columbus High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 42 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 170 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South Columbus High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 40 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 170 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Columbus County Schools
In Columbus County Schools, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.