Bladen County Schools & Education
Bladen County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,074
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#33
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bladen County
Measured School Summary
Bladen County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,074 per pupil, Bladen County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bladen County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
89.2%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,074
$105 above the state average
School coverage
15
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bladen County has 15 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bladen County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bladen County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#33
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bladen County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,983 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Emereau: Bladen
Elementary school only in this slice
580 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Paul R Brown Leadership Academy
High school only in this slice
148 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Bladen County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bladen County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bladen County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bladen County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network Serving Bladen's Youth
Bladen County maintains an educational infrastructure of 15 public schools, including 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 4,711 students across 3 distinct school districts. The system provides localized access to education in a predominantly rural landscape.
Bladen County Schools and Emerging Charter Options
Bladen County Schools is the primary provider, managing 13 schools for 3,983 students. Charter schools represent 13.3% of the county's total inventory, with Emereau: Bladen serving 580 students. Paul R Brown Leadership Academy adds specialized choice with 148 students.
Small-Scale Learning in a Rural Setting
With an average size of 314 students, schools here offer an intimate learning environment across 13 rural and 2 town locales. West Bladen High is the largest campus with 701 students, while the smallest districts manage single-school campuses. Attending school in Bladen means learning in a close-knit, community-focused environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Bladen County
Reported Enrollment
4,711
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Bladen County
Bladen County Schools
GuideEmereau: Bladen
Paul R Brown Leadership Academy
15 Public Schools in Bladen County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Record | Bladen County Schools | Bladenboro, 28320Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 701 |
| Emereau: Bladen | Record | Emereau: Bladen | Elizabethtown, 28337Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 580 |
| East Bladen High | Record | Bladen County Schools | Elizabethtown, 28377Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 545 |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Elizabethtown, 28337Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 503 |
| Bladenboro Primary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Bladenboro, 28320Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 403 |
| Elizabethtown Middle | Record | Bladen County Schools | Elizabethtown, 28337Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 320 |
| Tar Heel Middle | Record | Bladen County Schools | Tar Heel, 28392Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 287 |
| Bladenboro Middle | Record | Bladen County Schools | Bladenboro, 28320Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 277 |
| Dublin Primary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Dublin, 28332Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 227 |
| Clarkton School of Discovery | Record | Bladen County Schools | Clarkton, 28433Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 212 |
| Plain View Primary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Tar Heel, 28392Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 183 |
| Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy | Record | Paul R Brown Leadership Academy | Elizabethtown, 28337Town: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 148 |
| Bladen Early College | Record | Bladen County Schools | Dublin, 28332Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 139 |
| Bladen Lakes Primary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Elizabethtown, 28337Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 136 |
| East Arcadia Elementary | Record | Bladen County Schools | Riegelwood, 28456Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 50 |
East Bladen High
Bladen County Schools
Elizabethtown, 28377 / Rural: Distant
Elizabethtown Primary
Bladen County Schools
Elizabethtown, 28337 / Town: Distant
Bladenboro Primary
Bladen County Schools
Bladenboro, 28320 / Rural: Distant
Elizabethtown Middle
Bladen County Schools
Elizabethtown, 28337 / Rural: Fringe
Clarkton School of Discovery
Bladen County Schools
Clarkton, 28433 / Rural: Distant
Plain View Primary
Bladen County Schools
Tar Heel, 28392 / Rural: Distant
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy
Paul R Brown Leadership Academy
Elizabethtown, 28337 / Town: Distant
Bladen Lakes Primary
Bladen County Schools
Elizabethtown, 28337 / Rural: Distant
East Arcadia Elementary
Bladen County Schools
Riegelwood, 28456 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,074
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Bladen County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bladen County, North Carolina?
Bladen County maintains an educational infrastructure of 15 public schools, including 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 4,711 students across 3 distinct school districts. The system provides localized access to education in a predominantly rural landscape.
What are the major school districts in Bladen County, North Carolina?
Bladen County Schools is the primary provider, managing 13 schools for 3,983 students. Charter schools represent 13.3% of the county's total inventory, with Emereau: Bladen serving 580 students. Paul R Brown Leadership Academy adds specialized choice with 148 students.
What is the school experience like in Bladen County?
With an average size of 314 students, schools here offer an intimate learning environment across 13 rural and 2 town locales. West Bladen High is the largest campus with 701 students, while the smallest districts manage single-school campuses. Attending school in Bladen means learning in a close-knit, community-focused environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.