Summary:
The city of Columbia, North Carolina is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Tyrrell County Schools district. While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, they also show some bright spots in academic performance.
Columbia High stands out for its strong performance on Math III end-of-course exams, with 68.8% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57.6%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Tyrrell Elementary excels in 5th-grade science, with 76% of students scoring proficient or better, higher than the state average of 66.2%. Tyrrell Elementary also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
Despite these bright spots, the schools in Columbia generally perform below the state averages on end-of-grade and end-of-course exams. The statewide school ranking history shows a declining trend for all three schools, with their rankings dropping over the past few years. This suggests that the schools face significant challenges, likely related to the high rates of poverty and socioeconomic disadvantage in the community. However, the data also indicates that with the right support and resources, these schools have the potential to improve and better serve their students.
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