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#1699 of 2,648 schools in NC
Bladenboro Primary
Elementary School · Bladen County Schools · Bladenboro, NC
A Bladen County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 820, Bladenboro, NC 28320
- Math 46% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bladenboro Primary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bladenboro Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,889
Median home value
$103,200
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Bladen County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen Lakes PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 167 | Compare → |
| Dublin PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 253 | Compare → |
| East Arcadia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
| Elizabethtown PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bladen County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bladenboro Primary is listed in Bladen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bladenboro Primary
Bladenboro Primary is a public elementary school in Bladenboro, NC, part of Bladen County Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bladenboro Primary
What grades does Bladenboro Primary serve?
Bladenboro Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bladenboro Primary?
Bladenboro Primary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Primary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bladenboro Primary rank in NC?
Bladenboro Primary ranks #1,699 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bladenboro Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bladenboro Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bladenboro Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bladenboro Primary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bladenboro Primary a charter school?
No, Bladenboro Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bladenboro Primary a Title I school?
No, Bladenboro Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bladenboro Primary?
99.3% of students at Bladenboro Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bladen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (910) 863-3387
- Area population (ZIP 28320)
- 7,990
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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