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Tyrrell County

North Carolina · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 499 students, in a county of 3,423 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
499
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,685
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.2%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tyrrell County Schools
499 students · 1 district in Tyrrell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tyrrell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
8%
Black
33%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
33%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
48
16.2% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Columbia HighColumbiaHigh09-13199·
Tyrrell ElementaryColumbiaElementaryPK-05189·
Columbia MiddleColumbiaMiddle06-08111·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County, North Carolina has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 499 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Tyrrell County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County Schools is the largest school district in Tyrrell County, serving approximately 499 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 3,423, with a median age of 48. About 16.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Tyrrell County?
Median household income in Tyrrell County is $41,685, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tyrrell County?
Approximately 13.0% of adults 25 and older in Tyrrell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Tyrrell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.2% of students in Tyrrell County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tyrrell County schools?
Across Tyrrell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County residents are approximately 57% White, 8% Hispanic, 33% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Tyrrell County is owner-occupied?
Tyrrell County has about 2,229 housing units, of which roughly 77.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data