Total enrollment
462
-155 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Columbia
North Carolina · Public K-12
The Columbia public-school footprint covers 3 campuses and about 462 K-12 students, with an average school size near 154.
7-year change in Columbia
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 37%
% Hispanic
28%
was 19%
% Black
34%
was 32%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High | High | 09-13 | 176 |
| Columbia Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 90 |
| Tyrrell Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 |
About Columbia
Columbia is a sparse North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 462 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 154, lower than the state mean of about 571.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 462 students, shrank 25% from the 617 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 19% to 28%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Columbia discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.