East Columbus Junior-Senior High
Lake Waccamaw, NC
Grades 7 to 12 · 576 students
Public school
Thomas Academy
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 12 · Thomas Academy
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About Thomas Academy
Thomas Academy serves grades 6 through 12 as a public charter school in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 62 students enrolled. There are about 8.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Columbus County. Within 5 miles there are 2 other schools. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school.
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School facts
| Address | 206-B Rube MCCRAY Circle, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (910) 646-2237 |
| School district | Thomas Academy |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 62 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 7 |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Alternative |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Columbus County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370034903299). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
East Columbus Junior-Senior HighPublic · Grades 7 to 12Lake Waccamaw · 1.7 miHallsboro-Artesia ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hallsboro, NC · 3.2 miEdgewood ElementaryPublic · Grades 3 to 5Whiteville, NC · 9.9 miWhiteville HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Whiteville, NC · 10.4 miCentral MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Whiteville, NC · 10.6 miNorth Whiteville AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Whiteville, NC · 10.6 miWhiteville PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Whiteville, NC · 10.8 miOld Dock ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 4Whiteville, NC · 11.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Thomas Academy serve?
Thomas Academy serves grades 6 through 12.
How many students attend Thomas Academy?
Thomas Academy reported 62 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Academy?
About 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 62 students and 7 teachers in federal data.
Is Thomas Academy a public or charter school?
Thomas Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Thomas Academy in?
Thomas Academy is part of Thomas Academy.
Where is Thomas Academy located?
Thomas Academy is at 206-B Rube MCCRAY Circle, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450. The phone number is (910) 646-2237.
How many other schools are near Thomas Academy?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Thomas Academy in our directory.
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