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Best 28450 North Carolina 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 630 students in 28450, NC.

The top ranked public schools in 28450, NC are East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28450 have an score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28450, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28450, NC 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

East Columbus Junior-senior High School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
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32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094

Gr: 7-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #22.

Thomas Academy

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Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237

Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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28450, North Carolina 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Boys And Girls Homes (Closed 2014)

Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088

Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28450, NC?

The top ranked public schools in 28450, NC include East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy.

How many public schools are located in 28450?

2 public schools are located in 28450.

What is the racial composition of students in 28450?

28450 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).