Columbus County myFutureNC profile

The document provides attainment and workforce data for Columbus County, NC. It summarizes that as of 2020: - Columbus County has a population of around 56,000 people and its goal is to increase educational attainment among residents. - Currently, 17% of residents have less than a high school diploma. To meet state goals, over 1,000 more K-12 students need to score proficient in reading and over 1,800 more need to do so in math. - Only 48% of high school seniors complete the FAFSA. The document identifies opportunities to increase postsecondary completion rates, FAFSA completion, and reduce disconnected youth.