For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 689 students in Tabor City, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Tabor City, NC is South Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tabor City, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Tabor City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Tabor City, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Columbus High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tabor City, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbus High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Tabor City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Gr: PK-5
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tabor City, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Tabor City, NC include South Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tabor City?
1 public high schools are located in Tabor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tabor City?
Tabor City public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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