Average Teacher Salary in Columbus County Schools
The average teacher salary in Columbus County Schools is $38,656.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $22,910 | $14,660 | $16,120 | $19,670 | $26,830 | $36,370 |
| Kindergarten | $42,570 | $30,480 | $35,500 | $42,850 | $49,220 | $54,800 |
| Elementary | $42,780 | $31,180 | $35,920 | $42,370 | $49,670 | $56,310 |
| Middle school | $42,430 | $30,260 | $35,060 | $41,690 | $49,230 | $57,160 |
| High school | $42,590 | $31,020 | $35,800 | $42,420 | $49,590 | $56,300 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 932
- Full time teachers: 454
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 15 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 137
- Instructional Coordinators: 16
- Elementary Teachers: 219
- Kindergarten Teachers: not available
- Pre-K Teachers: not available
- High School Teachers: 233
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 6,876
Financial Statistics for Columbus County Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $10,464,000
- Revenue from state sources: $45,647,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $8,502,000
- Total revenue: $64,613,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $35,320,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $37,813,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $8,964,000
- Expenditures per student: $45,000
- Total expenditures: $60,448,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $19,314,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $5,053,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Columbus County Schools
Elementary Schools within the Columbus County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Acme Delco Elementary
16337 Old Lake Rd
Riegelwood, NC 28456 910-655-2957
|
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17 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Cerro Gordo Elementary
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 910-654-4250
|
|
14 to 1 | 26 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Chadbourn Elementary
409 East Third Ave
Chadbourn, NC 28431 910-654-3825
|
|
15 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 4th Grade |
|
Chadbourn Middle
801 West Smith St
Chadbourn, NC 28431 910-654-4300
|
|
14 to 1 | 18 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Evergreen Elementary
7211 Old 74 Hwy
Evergreen, NC 28438 910-654-3502
|
|
16 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Guideway Elementary
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy
Tabor City, NC 28463 910-653-2723
|
|
15 to 1 | 14 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Hallsboro Middle
4586 Sam Potts Hwy
Hallsboro, NC 28442 910-646-4192
|
|
16 to 1 | 22 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
1337 Giles Byrd Rd
Hallsboro, NC 28442 910-646-3510
|
|
17 to 1 | 24 | Prekindergarten | 4th Grade |
|
Old Dock Elementary
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-2084
|
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19 to 1 | 15 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Tabor City Elementary
203 Stake Rd
Tabor City, NC 28463 910-653-3618
|
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16 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Williams Township Elementary
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472 910-653-3791
|
|
18 to 1 | 38 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Columbus County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Acme Delco Middle
26133 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436 910-655-3200
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16 to 1 | 11 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Boys And Girls Home
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 910-646-3088
|
|
6 to 1 | 6 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Cerro Gordo Elementary
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 910-654-4250
|
|
14 to 1 | 26 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Chadbourn Middle
801 West Smith St
Chadbourn, NC 28431 910-654-4300
|
|
14 to 1 | 18 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Evergreen Elementary
7211 Old 74 Hwy
Evergreen, NC 28438 910-654-3502
|
|
16 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
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Hallsboro Middle
4586 Sam Potts Hwy
Hallsboro, NC 28442 910-646-4192
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16 to 1 | 22 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Nakina Middle
9822 Seven Creeks Hgwy
Nakina, NC 28455 910-642-5168
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17 to 1 | 13 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Tabor City Middle
701 West Sixth St
Tabor City, NC 28463 910-653-3637
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16 to 1 | 16 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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West Columbus High
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 910-654-6111
|
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12 to 1 | 46 | 8th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Williams Township Elementary
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472 910-653-3791
|
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18 to 1 | 38 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Columbus County Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boys And Girls Home
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 910-646-3088
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6 to 1 | 6 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
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East Columbus High
1 Gator Ln
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 910-646-4094
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13 to 1 | 44 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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South Columbus High
40 Stallion Dr
Tabor City, NC 28463 910-653-4073
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14 to 1 | 54 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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Southeastern Early C
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-7141
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26 to 1 | 6 | 9th Grade | 11th Grade |
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West Columbus High
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 910-654-6111
|
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12 to 1 | 46 | 8th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $13,952
- Median family income: $33,619
- Median male income: $24,107
- Median female income: $14,327
- Median income of a renter: $15,583
- Median income of a home owner: $30,423
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 4,100 2,465 2,460 1,680 475
