Tabor City School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tabor City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tabor City School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tabor City School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
44%
24%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Columbus County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tabor City School?
598 students attend Tabor City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tabor City School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tabor City School?
Tabor City School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tabor City School offer ?
Tabor City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tabor City School part of?
Tabor City School is part of Columbus County Schools.
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