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Columbia High

Summary:

Columbia High is a public high school serving 199 students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, North Carolina, which is part of the Tyrrell County Schools district.

While Columbia High has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than the state average, the school's academic performance is generally below the state average. Its End-of-Course (EOC) test scores lag behind the state, particularly for African American and low-income students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, placing it in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools. Notably, the nearby Washington Early College High significantly outperforms Columbia High on academic measures.

Despite Columbia High's higher spending per student compared to the state average and the nearby Washington Early College High, this additional funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be an advantage, but the racial diversity of the student population has declined in recent years. Overall, Columbia High faces challenges in improving student learning and achievement, and may need to implement more targeted interventions to address the performance gaps observed across different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 902 Main St
       Columbia, NC  27925

(252) 796-8161

District: Tyrrell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,784 Help


Feeder schools for Columbia High:

Elementary:    Tyrrell Elementary
Middle:    Columbia Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.2%
White:
32.1%
Hispanic:
25.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia High ranks better than 52.8% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Columbia High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.2%), White (32.1%), Hispanic (25.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia High is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia High is $17,784.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia High 302nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Columbia High in the ranking list.)

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Tyrrell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tyrrell County Schools 150th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia High

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Rank History for all students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.00 523rd 594 12.0%
2022 19.25 508th 621 18.2%
2023 26.02 467th 626 25.4%
2024 49.55 302nd 640 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.08 384th 544 29.4%
2023 32.98 384th 597 35.7%
2024 51.73 235th 613 61.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.11 474th 594 20.2%
2023 22.77 471st 588 19.9%
2024 54.92 260th 602 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.83 511th 585 12.6%
2023 29.54 424th 602 29.6%
2024 42.93 335th 607 44.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.84 266th 430 38.1%
2023 30.33 293rd 434 32.5%
2024 28.66 315th 437 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.46 356th 436 18.3%
2023 28.61 329th 449 26.7%
2024 58.87 141st 454 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.79 480th 534 10.1%
2023 33.31 381st 537 29.1%
2024 69.16 178th 553 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Columbia High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 168 155 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 171 163 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 167 146 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 183 148 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 170 145 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1993 173 153 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 205 197 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 219 208 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 219 208 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 214 205 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 214 206 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 219 222 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 217 212 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 216 199 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 116 111 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 116 111 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 113 101 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 113 90 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 106 84 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2007 102 76 0 20 0 n/a n/a 2 200
2008 87 72 0 20 0 n/a n/a 1 180
2009 98 77 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 79 78 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2011 69 67 3 14 0 0 4 0 157
2012 70 60 2 17 0 0 5 0 154
2013 63 51 2 15 0 0 7 0 138
2014 68 45 3 13 0 0 10 0 139
2015 81 53 4 16 0 0 13 0 167
2016 66 55 7 16 0 0 16 0 160
2017 68 56 11 21 0 0 18 0 174
2018 72 59 8 27 1 0 11 0 178
2019 74 65 9 29 1 0 6 0 184
2020 83 58 5 35 0 0 7 0 188
2021 80 59 4 36 1 0 6 0 186
2022 76 63 4 47 0 0 7 0 197
2023 64 65 3 52 0 1 14 0 199
2024 62 64 2 50 0 1 14 0 193

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 28.0 11.5 50
1989 335 26.0 12.8 62.1
1990 314 26.0 12.0 61.1
1991 331 26.0 12.7 58
1992 315 22.0 14.3 34.6
1993 330 26.0 12.7 44.5
1994 405 31.0 13.1 40
1995 436 30.0 14.5 40.6
1996 436 30.0 14.5 40.6
1997 427 33.0 12.9 41.9
1998 427 34.0 12.6 41.9
1999 447 34.0 13.1 61.5
2000 439 35.0 12.5 63.6
2001 423 35.0 12.1 60.8
2002 237 24.0 9.9 61.6
2003 237 24.0 9.9 61.6
2004 227 24.0 9.5 55.1
2005 228 24.0 9.5 50.4
2006 211 24.0 8.8 46
2007 200 20.4 9.8 51
2008 180 18.5 9.7 59.2
2009 189 19.8 9.5 57.1
2010 171 17.5 9.7 64.9
2011 157 18.5 8.4 58
2012 154 17.0 9.0 57.8
2013 138 16.4 8.3 61.6
2014 139 16.5 8.3 57.6
2015 167 17.0 9.8 59.9
2016 160 13.0 12.3 61.9
2017 174 15.3 11.3 61.5
2018 178 17.0 10.4 96.1
2019 184 17.2 10.6 98.4
2020 188 17.1 10.9 97.3
2021 186 17.8 10.3 98.4
2022 197 17.4 11.2 98.5
2023 199 16.5 11.9 98.5
2024 193 14.3 13.4 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 28.0 11.5 50
1989 335 26.0 12.8 62.1
1990 314 26.0 12.0 61.1
1991 331 26.0 12.7 58
1992 315 22.0 14.3 34.6
1993 330 26.0 12.7 44.5
1994 405 31.0 13.1 40
1995 436 30.0 14.5 40.6
1996 436 30.0 14.5 40.6
1997 427 33.0 12.9 41.9
1998 427 34.0 12.6 41.9
1999 447 34.0 13.1 61.5
2000 439 35.0 12.5 63.6
2001 423 35.0 12.1 60.8
2002 237 24.0 9.9 61.6
2003 237 24.0 9.9 61.6
2004 227 24.0 9.5 55.1
2005 228 24.0 9.5 50.4
2006 211 24.0 8.8 46
2007 200 20.4 9.8 51
2008 180 18.5 9.7 59.2
2009 189 19.8 9.5 57.1
2010 171 17.5 9.7 64.9
2011 157 18.5 8.4 58
2012 154 17.0 9.0 57.8
2013 138 16.4 8.3 61.6
2014 139 16.5 8.3 57.6
2015 167 17.0 9.8 59.9
2016 160 13.0 12.3 61.9
2017 174 15.3 11.3 61.5
2018 178 17.0 10.4 96.1
2019 184 17.2 10.6 98.4
2020 188 17.1 10.9 97.3
2021 186 17.8 10.3 98.4
2022 197 17.4 11.2 98.5
2023 199 16.5 11.9 98.5
2024 193 14.3 13.4 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,533 (8.6%) $16,251 (91.4%) $17,784

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Columbia High)47.933.3
 14.6%
   End of Course Biology (Tyrrell County Schools)47.933.3
 14.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Columbia High)42.934.5
 8.4%
   End of Course English II (Tyrrell County Schools)42.934.5
 8.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Columbia High)12.225
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (Tyrrell County Schools)12.225
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Columbia High)27.558.2
 30.7%
   End of Course Math III (Tyrrell County Schools)27.558.2
 30.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students184199
 8.2%
African American6565
American Indian10
 100%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic2952
 79.3%
Pacific Islander01
White7464
 13.5%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%98.5%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia High

Columbia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tyrrell Elementary
Middle : Columbia Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 193 students attended Columbia High.

Columbia High ranks 302nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Columbia High are 33% African American, 32% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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