Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tar River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Tar River Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tar River Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tar River Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tar River Elementary School often compared to?
Tar River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tar River Elementary School?
358 students attend Tar River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tar River Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tar River Elementary School?
Tar River Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tar River Elementary School offer ?
Tar River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tar River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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