East Columbus Junior-Senior High vs Thomas Academy
East Columbus Junior-Senior High and Thomas Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.1 out of 10. East Columbus Junior-Senior High is significantly larger with 560 students, about 8.0× the size of Thomas Academy (70). In math proficiency, East Columbus Junior-Senior High leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
Lake Waccamaw, NC
4.1/10
High School7th – 12th
560 students
Thomas Academy
Lake Waccamaw, NC
4.2/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
70 students
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| Metric | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Growth Score | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | — |
| Environment Score | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| State Rank | #2,456 of 2,660 | #2,424 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 8th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 34.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 560 | 70 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 70–74% |
| District | Columbus County Schools | Thomas Academy |
| City | Lake Waccamaw | Lake Waccamaw |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lake Waccamaw (28450) | Lake Waccamaw (28450) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,917 | $74,917 |
| Median Home Value | $266,800 | $266,800 |
| Median Rent | $983 | $983 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.1% | 32.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |