Top Rankings
Bladen County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,983 students in Bladen County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Bladen County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,983 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bladen County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
89 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
844 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
20%
# Black Students
1,400 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
35%
25%
# White Students
1,389 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
35%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
294
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
268
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
302
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
376
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,158 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,730 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,158
$11,229
Spending / Student
$13,730
$11,655
Best Bladen County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bladen Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7418 Nc Highway 41 West, Parke
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
West Bladen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Nc Hwy 410
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkton School Of Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Plain View Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1963 Chicken Foot Road
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2371
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2371
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
East Bladen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Nc Hwy 87 East
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 247-4610
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 247-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Bladen Lakes Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9554 Johnsontown Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Grades: PK-4
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Dublin Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Albert Street
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 862-2202
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 862-2202
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: #88.
Bladenboro Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Bladenboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 South Main Street
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Tar Heel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14888 Hwy 87 West
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Grades: 5-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Elizabethtown Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mercer Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #1212.
East Arcadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21451 Nc Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Grades: K-4
| 50 students
Rank: #1313.
Elizabethtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-4071
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-4071
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bladen County Schools School District?
Bladen County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,983 students.
What is the rank of Bladen County Schools School District?
Bladen County Schools School District is ranked #275 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bladen County Schools School District?
35% of Bladen County Schools School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bladen County Schools School District?
Bladen County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Bladen County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,730 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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