Tyrrell Elementary

Tyrrell Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of Columbia, North Carolina. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, Tyrrell Elementary aims to provide a supportive learning environment.

According to MySchoolScout's data, the school has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks at #1356 out of 2661 schools in North Carolina, placing it around the 49th percentile. The academic score is 3.4 out of 10, indicating areas where the school can focus on improving student performance. In terms of proficiency rates, 41% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 34% are proficient or above in Math.

While Tyrrell Elementary may have room for academic growth, it remains committed to nurturing its students' development in a close-knit rural community setting.

With an enrollment of 178 students, Tyrrell Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Tyrrell Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.