Columbus County offers two public school systems, many private schools and a community college.

Public Schools

• Central Middle School
• Central Services
• Columbus County Schools
• East Columbus High School
• Edgewood Middle School
• North Whiteville Academy
• South Columbus High School
• West Columbus High School
• Whiteville City Schools
• Whiteville High School
• Whiteville Primary
• Williams Township Elementary

Private Schools

• Carolina Adventist Academy
• Columbus Christian Academy
• Waccamaw Academy

Charter Schools

• Columbus Charter School

Higher Education

• Southeastern Community College