For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,287 students in Tabor City, NC.
The top ranked public school in Tabor City, NC is South Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tabor City, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Tabor City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tabor City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Columbus High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Tabor City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tabor City, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Tabor City, NC include South Columbus High School.
How many public schools are located in Tabor City?
2 public schools are located in Tabor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tabor City?
Tabor City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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