Whiteville High in Whiteville, NC

At a glance

Reported students

639

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.87

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina high enrollment

51st percentile

Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

451

Whiteville High: 639 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

22.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 661
Teachers (FTE): 51.32
Student–teacher ratio: 12.9:1

What the reported data says about Whiteville High

Whiteville High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Whiteville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Whiteville City Schools. NCES reports 639 students for 2024–25.

Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.7%) and Black (37.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Whiteville High

1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39.7%
Hispanic14.9%
Black37.6%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Whiteville Academy

High · Grades 06–12

16 reported students

Whiteville Primary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

486 reported students

Central Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

451 reported students

Edgewood Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

450 reported students

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Public schools near Whiteville High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Whiteville Primary Elementary · Whiteville City Schools	PK–02	486	0.5 mi
Central Middle Middle · Whiteville City Schools	06–08	451	0.5 mi
North Whiteville Academy High · Whiteville City Schools	06–12	16	0.6 mi
Edgewood Elementary Elementary · Whiteville City Schools	03–05	450	0.6 mi
Columbus Career and College Academy High · Columbus County Schools	09–13	230	4.3 mi
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville Elementary · Charter · Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville	KG–08	842	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Whiteville High

What grades does Whiteville High serve?

Whiteville High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whiteville City Schools.

How many students attend Whiteville High?

Whiteville High reported 639 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 661 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Whiteville High?

The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 639 students and 28.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Whiteville High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Whiteville High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whiteville City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Whiteville High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Whiteville High in?

Whiteville High is part of Whiteville City Schools, based in Whiteville, NC, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Whiteville High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whiteville Primary (0.5 mi), Central Middle (0.5 mi), North Whiteville Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.