School Overview
Columbia High School, located at 902 Main St in Columbia, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Tyrrell County. As a small, rural school, it functions as the focal point of the local community, offering a tight-knit educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Reflecting its role within the Tyrrell County Schools district, the institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academics and community involvement. While the school operates within a modest rural setting, it utilizes its official website to keep parents and the community informed about its athletic programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Columbia High School remains dedicated to the success of its students, striving to equip them with the skills necessary to navigate a changing world while maintaining the values of their local community.
199
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia High
Demographic Student Count
White64
Hispanic52
Black65
Asian3
Two or More14
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    65 (32.7 %)
  • White
    64 (32.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (26.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tyrrell County Schools
Phone: (252)796-8161
Website: http://chs.tyrrell.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 13 11
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbia High
Grade Student Count
Grade 1311
Grade 958
Grade 1054
Grade 1140
Grade 1236
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbia High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10150.8%
Male9849.2%