Old Dock Elementary vs West Columbus School
Old Dock Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 5.5/10. West Columbus School is significantly larger with 812 students, about 2.9× the size of Old Dock Elementary (278). In math proficiency, Old Dock Elementary 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.
Old Dock Elementary
Whiteville, NC
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
278 students
West Columbus School
Cerro Gordo, NC
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
812 students
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| Metric | Old Dock Elementary | West Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #996 of 2,660 | #1,893 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 29th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Old Dock Elementary | West Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | 53.0% |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 35.4% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | 50.2% |
School Details
| Detail | Old Dock Elementary | West Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 278 | 812 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| District | Columbus County Schools | Columbus County Schools |
| City | Whiteville | Cerro Gordo |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whiteville (28472) | Cerro Gordo (28430) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,963 | $66,786 |
| Median Home Value | $141,000 | $121,000 |
| Median Rent | $788 | $594 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.9% | 10.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | — |