For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 270 students in 27925, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27925, NC are Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27925 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27925, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27925, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in 27925, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27925, NC include Tyrrell Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27925?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27925.
What is the racial composition of students in 27925?
27925 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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