For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 461 students in Tyrrell County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Tyrrell County, 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.
Tyrrell County, 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 Tyrrell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Tyrrell County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tyrrell County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Tyrrell County, NC include Columbia High School, Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tyrrell County?
3 public schools are located in Tyrrell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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