📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Bolton, NC · Columbus County

Columbus County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 5,335 students · 13 schools · 13 zip codes

3
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 23rd percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Columbus County Schools
📍 Bolton, NC · Columbus County · NCES LEAID 3700960
3/10
Rating
5,335
Students
13
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
13
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(910)642-5168
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District Mailing Address
2586 James B. White Hwy North Building A, Whiteville, NC 28472
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Enrollment
5,335 students
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Schools
13
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County
Columbus County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700960
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Columbus County Schools13 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28423BoltonColumbus CountyNC
28430Cerro GordoColumbus CountyNC
28431ChadbournColumbus CountyNC
28432ClarendonColumbus CountyNC
28436DelcoColumbus CountyNC
28438EvergreenColumbus CountyNC
28439Fair BluffColumbus CountyNC
28442HallsboroColumbus CountyNC
28450Lake WaccamawColumbus CountyNC
28455NakinaColumbus CountyNC
28456RiegelwoodColumbus CountyNC
28463Tabor CityColumbus CountyNC
28472WhitevilleColumbus CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Columbus County Schools?▼
Columbus County Schools serves 13 zip codes: 28423, 28430, 28431, 28432, 28436, 28438, 28439, 28442, 28450, 28455, 28456, 28463, 28472. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Columbus County Schools rated?▼
Columbus County Schools has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 23rd percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Columbus County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 5,335 students across 13 schools for Columbus County Schools.
What grades does Columbus County Schools serve?▼
Columbus County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Columbus County Schools?▼
You can reach Columbus County Schools by phone at (910)642-5168 or by mail at 2586 James B. White Hwy North Building A, Whiteville, NC 28472. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Columbus County Schools

Columbus County Schools is a public school district serving 13 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Columbus County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 23rd percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (910)642-5168 before making a housing decision.

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