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