South Columbus High

Columbus County Schools
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
692 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Columbus High School, located in Tabor City, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Columbus County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, the school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit.

As part of the broader Columbus County school system, South Columbus High places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the use of technology to enhance instruction. The faculty and staff strive to maintain high academic standards while addressing the diverse needs of their student body. By promoting a culture of responsibility and excellence, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local community and the world beyond.
692
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    459 (66.3 %)
  • Black
    144 (20.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (10.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Columbus County Schools
Phone: (910)653-4073
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 665
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 178
Grade 10 187
Grade 11 169
Grade 12 158
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th