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#1170 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 44% in state

Tiller School

Elementary School · Tiller School

1950 Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

Charter

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

North Carolina schools

#1,170 of 2,648

In Beaufort

#4 of 4

public schools

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Tiller School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Beaufort · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Beaufort Middle

7.7/10

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8.0/10

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About Tiller School

Tiller School is a public elementary school in Beaufort, NC, part of Tiller School. Tiller School serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Tiller School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 2,648 schools in NC.

Structured state assessment records for Tiller School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with NC schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Tiller School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,374
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Tiller School — Students at Tiller School score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

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Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.4% (2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency 75.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.7% (2025 NC)

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
64.6%
2025
Math
68.4%
ELA
69%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Tiller School Compares

See how Tiller School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
56th percentile in NC
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.9%

Location

1950 Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tiller School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Morehead City Primary (rated 8.1/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Morehead City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Beaufort Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Smyrna), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Beaufort, see our Beaufort schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 17.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Beaufort Middle Beaufort 0.7 mi 7.7
Beaufort Elementary Beaufort 0.8 mi 8.0
East Carteret High Beaufort 3.2 mi 8.0
Harkers Island Elementary Harkers Island 5.5 mi 7.3
ST EGBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Morehead City 5.3 mi 7.5
A SEA OF LEARNING Morehead City 5.9 mi 4.1
Morehead City Middle Morehead City 6.1 mi 7.3
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna 6.2 mi 7.8
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City 6.6 mi 7.3
Morehead City Primary Morehead City 8.2 mi 8.1
West Carteret High Morehead City 8.6 mi 6.2
Bridges School Morehead City 8.8 mi
CHOSEN GENERATION CHRIST. ACADEMY Morehead City 10.8 mi
Newport Middle Newport 13.2 mi 6.2
Newport Elementary Newport 13.4 mi 5.8
GRAMERCY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newport 15.3 mi 7.4
NEWPORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Newport 15.5 mi 5.2
Broad Creek Middle Newport 15.9 mi 7.7
Roger Bell New Tech Academy Havelock 17.2 mi 6.6
Havelock High Havelock 17.8 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,257

Median Home Value

$292,300

Median Rent

$869/mo

Population

11,143

College Educated

27.1%

Homeownership

67.1%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Median Age

53.8

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Lee Woodard Elementary Black Creek, NC 6.6
Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, NC 6.6
New Salem Elementary Marshville, NC 6.6
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Southern Pines, NC 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tiller School

What grades does Tiller School serve?

Tiller School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tiller School?

Tiller School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiller School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tiller School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tiller School rank in NC?

Tiller School ranks #1,170 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Tiller School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tiller School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tiller School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tiller School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tiller School a charter school?

Yes, Tiller School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Tiller School a Title I school?

No, Tiller School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Carteret County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%

District

Tiller School
District Enrollment
201
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,374
District Rank
#1 of 1

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