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2 schools in Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · Public K-12

Lake Waccamaw's public schools, 2 in all, serve about 638 K-12 students inside North Carolina, averaging 319 per campus.

7-year change in Lake Waccamaw

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
638
+117 (+22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
East Columbus Junior-Senior HighHigh07-12576
Thomas AcademyHigh06-1262

About Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 638 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 319, meaningfully below the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 638 students, grew 22% from the 521 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Lake Waccamaw discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 638 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw has 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lake Waccamaw?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is the largest public school in Lake Waccamaw by enrollment, with approximately 576 students.
What school districts serve Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw is served by 2 public school districts, including Columbus County Schools, Thomas Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Lake Waccamaw cover?
Public schools in Lake Waccamaw serve students from grade 6 through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Lake Waccamaw?
1 of the 2 public schools in Lake Waccamaw are charter schools.