For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 520 students in Columbia, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, NC are Columbia High School, Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, NC public schools 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). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, NC (2024-25)
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
| 189 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
| 208 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
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, NC include Columbia High School, Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia, NC?
3 public schools are located in Columbia, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia, NC?
Columbia, NC public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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