For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 461 students in Columbia, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, NC are Columbia High School, Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Gr: 9-13 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
486 Elementary School Road
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 Main Street
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-0369
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-0369
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbia, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, NC include Columbia High School, Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
3 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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