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5.7 avg / 10

Bladen County Schools School District

School District · Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Students: 3,843
Teachers (FTE): 247

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

12

6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,306

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#104 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,306

+$3,194 vs North Carolina median

District size

3,843 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

About Bladen County Schools

Bladen County Schools is a Elizabethtown, North Carolina school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,843 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $16,306 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Bladen County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dublin Primary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Bladen County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bladen County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.6%
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ELA Proficiency 34.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bladen County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Elizabethtown
Total Enrollment
3,843
Teachers (FTE)
247
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bladen County Schools?

Bladen County Schools has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bladen County Schools?

The average composite rating for Bladen County Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bladen County Schools?

Bladen County Schools spends $16,306 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bladen County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bladen County Schools is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bladen County Schools?

Dublin Primary is the highest-rated school in Bladen County Schools with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Bladen County Schools?

Across schools in Bladen County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bladen County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Bladen County Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
33.6%
ELA Proficiency
34.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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