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Whiteville City Schools School District

School District · Whiteville, North Carolina

Students: 2,051
Teachers (FTE): 152
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

2,051

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#15 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,346

+$1,234 vs North Carolina median

District size

2,051 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Whiteville City Schools ranks #15 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Whiteville City Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whiteville High (7.5/10), Edgewood Elementary (7.1/10), and Central Middle (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Central Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +0.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Whiteville City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Whiteville City Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Whiteville High7.5 / 10
2Edgewood Elementary7.1 / 10
3Central Middle5.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Whiteville City Schools

Whiteville City Schools is a Whiteville, North Carolina school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,051 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $14,346 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Whiteville City Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Whiteville High, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Whiteville City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Whiteville City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency46.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Whiteville City Schools with test data.

Schools in Whiteville City Schools

5 schools

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Whiteville
Total Enrollment
2,051
Teachers (FTE)
152
District spending per student
$14,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Whiteville City Schools?

Whiteville City Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Whiteville City Schools?

The average composite rating for Whiteville City Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Whiteville City Schools?

Whiteville City Schools's district-level spending was $14,346 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Whiteville City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Whiteville City Schools is 13.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Whiteville City Schools?

Whiteville High is the highest-rated school in Whiteville City Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Whiteville City Schools?

Across schools in Whiteville City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Whiteville City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Whiteville City Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
50.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.1%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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