Best Public High Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2025-26)

Best Lake Waccamaw Public High Schools (2025-26)

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

The top ranked public high schools in Lake Waccamaw, 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.

Lake Waccamaw, NC public high schools have an score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lake Waccamaw have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Lake Waccamaw, NC public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is East Columbus Junior-senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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

Alternative School
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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Location

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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 high schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC?

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

How many public high schools are located in Lake Waccamaw?

2 public high schools are located in Lake Waccamaw.

What is the racial composition of students in Lake Waccamaw?

Lake Waccamaw public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).