Below Average
#2187 of 2,648 schools in NC
Elizabethtown Middle
Middle School · Bladen County Schools · Elizabethtown, NC
A Bladen County Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 639, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
- Math 26% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabethtown Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elizabethtown Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,156/100K
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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
$37,224
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Bladen County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladenboro MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 275 | Compare → |
| Clarkton School of DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 185 | 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
- #11 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
Elizabethtown Middle is listed in Bladen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabethtown Middle
Elizabethtown Middle is a public middle school in Elizabethtown, NC, part of Bladen County Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,187 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabethtown Middle
What grades does Elizabethtown Middle serve?
Elizabethtown Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Elizabethtown Middle?
Elizabethtown Middle has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabethtown Middle rank in NC?
Elizabethtown Middle ranks #2,187 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Elizabethtown Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabethtown Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Elizabethtown Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabethtown Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elizabethtown Middle a charter school?
No, Elizabethtown Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabethtown Middle a Title I school?
No, Elizabethtown Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabethtown Middle?
98.1% of students at Elizabethtown Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bladen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (910) 862-4071
- Area population (ZIP 28337)
- 8,747
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 28337; 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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