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TCS No Longer Designated Low-Performing by NCDPI

Tyrrell County Schools: 

Academic Performance Overview

Reporting Period: 2025–2026 Academic Year

The table below summarizes the North Carolina School Report Card Performance Grades and Growth Expectations across all schools within Tyrrell County Schools.

School Performance & Growth Summary

School Name

2025–26 NC Report Card Grade

Academic Growth Status

 

Columbia Early College High School (CECHS)

Grade B (Up from Grade C)

Met Growth NCDPI Expectations

Columbia Middle School

Grade C (Up from Grade D)

Met NCDPI Growth Expectations

Tyrrell Elementary School (TES)

Grade D (Previous: Grade D)

Did Not Meet Growth Expectations

Key Takeaways

  • Positive Academic Growth: Both Columbia Early College High School and Columbia Middle School demonstrated strong year-over-year improvement, each raising their NC Report Card performance rating by a full letter grade while meeting growth benchmarks.
  • Areas for Targeted Support: Tyrrell Elementary School maintained a Grade D and did not meet expected growth benchmarks. Focused instructional interventions and literacy/math support initiatives will be prioritized for early grades.
  • The Tyrrell County School District is no longer considered “Low Performing” via NCDPI Standards!