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Bladen County Schools School District

1489 Us Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bladen County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,842 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Bladen County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
3,842 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bladen County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#276 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
31%
51%
34%
50%
51%
63%
(21-22)
89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.71
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
22%
21%
% Black
35%
25%
% White
34%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,677 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,234 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,677
$11,187
Spending / Student
$14,234
$11,612

Best Bladen County Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bladen Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7418 Nc Highway 41 West, Parke
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
Gr: 9-13 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
West Bladen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Nc Hwy 410
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Clarkton School Of Discovery
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
East Bladen High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Nc Hwy 87 East
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 247-4610
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Bladen Lakes Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9554 Johnsontown Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Dublin Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7048 Albert Street
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 862-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Bladenboro Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Bladenboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 South Main Street
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Gr: 5-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Tar Heel School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14888 Hwy 87 West
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Elizabethtown Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mercer Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
East Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21451 Nc Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Elizabethtown Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-4071
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bladen County Schools School District?
Bladen County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,842 students.
What is the rank of Bladen County Schools School District?
Bladen County Schools School District is ranked #278 out of 320 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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, 34% of students are White, 22% 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Bladen County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,234 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,842 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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