Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, Tabor City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabor City Middle School's ranking?
Tabor City Middle School is ranked #1882 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tabor City Middle School?
179 students attend Tabor City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tabor City Middle School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tabor City Middle School?
Tabor City Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tabor City Middle School offer ?
Tabor City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tabor City Middle School part of?
Tabor City Middle School is part of Columbus County Schools.
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