- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, NC
Columbia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370459002650
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbia, NC.
School address
District: Tyrrell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370459002650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Columbia Middle shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370459002650 · Columbia, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 12.9:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyrrell Elementary (196 students)
Columbia Middle shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Columbia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyrrell Elemen
Tyrrell Elementary
196 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High
176 students
- This school
Columbia Middle
90 students
What this shows Columbia Middle reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Middle compares
Columbia Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.6%
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 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 27.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Columbia Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Middle
How many students attend Columbia Middle?
Columbia Middle has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Middle?
97.3% of students at Columbia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Middle is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Columbia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Middle?
Columbia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Tyrrell County Schools also operates Tyrrell Elementary (196 students) and Columbia High (176 students). See the Tyrrell County Schools district page for the complete list.