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Tyrrell County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 461 students in Tyrrell County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tyrrell County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
461 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tyrrell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
21%
% Black
32%
25%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,970 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,859 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,970
$11,187
Spending / Student
$21,859
$11,612
Best Tyrrell County Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Grades: 9-13
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
486 Elementary School Road
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 Main Street
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-0369
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-0369
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tyrrell County Schools School District?
Tyrrell County Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 461 students.
What is the rank of Tyrrell County Schools School District?
Tyrrell County Schools School District is ranked #281 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrrell County Schools School District?
32% of Tyrrell County Schools School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tyrrell County Schools School District?
Tyrrell County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Tyrrell County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,859 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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