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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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 520 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.
Public Schools 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
520 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Tyrrell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 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
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
20%
# Black Students
162 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
31%
25%
# White Students
193 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
36%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
31
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,477 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,379 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,477
$11,354
Spending / Student
$19,379
$11,785
Best Tyrrell County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
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
How many schools belong to Tyrrell County Schools School District?
Tyrrell County Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 520 students.
What is the rank of Tyrrell County Schools School District?
Tyrrell County Schools School District is ranked #282 out of 325 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?
36% of Tyrrell County Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 11:1, 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 $19,379 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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