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#1926 of 2,648 schools in NC
Columbia Middle
Middle School · Tyrrell County Schools · Columbia, NC
A Tyrrell County Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
920 Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925
- Math 32% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,607
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$612/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tyrrell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Middle is listed in Tyrrell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Middle
Columbia Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, NC, part of Tyrrell County Schools, serving approximately 92 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Middle
What grades does Columbia Middle serve?
Columbia Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Middle?
Columbia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Middle rank in NC?
Columbia Middle ranks #1,926 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Columbia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbia Middle a charter school?
No, Columbia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Middle a Title I school?
No, Columbia Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Middle?
96.7% of students at Columbia Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tyrrell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (252) 796-0369
- Area population (ZIP 27925)
- 3,206
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27925; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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