Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tyrrell Elementary 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyrrell Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Columbia, NC, covering approximately 597.2 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyrrell Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tyrrell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyrrell Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
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 (16-17)
8%
4%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 19-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 Tyrrell Elementary School's ranking?
Tyrrell Elementary School is ranked #2034 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tyrrell Elementary School?
196 students attend Tyrrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Tyrrell Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyrrell Elementary School?
Tyrrell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tyrrell Elementary School offer ?
Tyrrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyrrell Elementary School part of?
Tyrrell Elementary School is part of Tyrrell County Schools.
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