For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 864 students in Whiteville, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Whiteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Whiteville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Career And College Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whiteville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Career And College Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Gr: 9-13 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Whiteville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC include Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Whiteville?
3 public high schools are located in Whiteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteville?
Whiteville public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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