- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, NC
Columbia High
Federal NCES profile for Columbia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370459001788
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbia, NC.
School address
District: Tyrrell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370459001788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Columbia High held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370459001788 · Columbia, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 11:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyrrell Elementary (196 students)
Columbia High held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Columbia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyrrell Elemen
Tyrrell Elementary
196 students
- This school
Columbia High
176 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
90 students
What this shows Columbia High reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia High compares
Columbia High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.8%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Columbia High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyrrell County Schools reports $23,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia High
How many students attend Columbia High?
Columbia High has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia High?
98.5% of students at Columbia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High is African American at 31.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia High?
Columbia High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia High rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tyrrell County Schools?
Besides Columbia High, Tyrrell County Schools also operates Tyrrell Elementary (196 students) and Columbia Middle (90 students). See the Tyrrell County Schools district page for the complete list.