High Schools in Whiteville City Schools

The Whiteville City Schools district in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Whiteville High and North Whiteville Academy. While Whiteville High is the larger of the two with 662 students, North Whiteville Academy serves a much smaller population of just 25 students. Both schools have diverse student populations, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage.

Whiteville High has consistently ranked in the middle range of North Carolina high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages, except for Math III, where they outperform the state. Whiteville High spends $10,302 per student, which is lower than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.1. In contrast, North Whiteville Academy has consistently ranked in the lower range of North Carolina high schools, receiving a 0-star rating. The school has a significantly higher spending per student at $24,391, more than double the state average, and a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.5.

The stark contrast in school sizes, performance, and resource allocation between Whiteville High and North Whiteville Academy highlights the complexities and challenges faced by the high schools within the Whiteville City Schools district. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, the differences in their approaches and outcomes suggest the need for further investigation to understand the underlying factors and identify strategies for improving educational outcomes for all students in the district.