Best Schools in Bladen County, NC
Bladen County, NC has 32 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 17,034 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bladen County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bladen County, NC
The top high schools in Bladen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bladen Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 139 Students
2. Gray's Creek High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
3. Cape Fear High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
4. Whiteville High
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
5. West Bladen High
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
6. Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy
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Paul R Brown Leadership Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 148 Students
7. Lumberton Senior High
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Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
8. East Bladen High
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
9. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bladen County, NC
The top middle schools in Bladen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray's Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1126 Students
2. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
3. Clarkton School Of Discovery
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
4. Central Middle
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
5. Littlefield Middle
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Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 658 Students
6. Tar Heel Middle
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 287 Students
7. Bladenboro Middle
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
8. Elizabethtown Middle
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bladen County, NC
The top elementary schools in Bladen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaver Dam Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
2. East Robeson Primary
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Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 546 Students
3. Gray's Creek Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
4. Emereau: Bladen
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Emereau: Bladen • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 580 Students
5. Edgewood Elementary
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students
6. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
7. Acme Delco Elementary
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
8. Bladenboro Primary
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
9. Bladen Lakes Primary
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
10. Dublin Primary
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Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bladen County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bladen County, NC has a total population of 29,606 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bladen County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bladen County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bladen County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bladen County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bladen County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bladen County, NC
How many schools are in Bladen County, NC?
Bladen County, NC has 32 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 17,034 students in total.
How do schools in Bladen County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Bladen County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bladen County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bladen County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bladen County
5 places in Bladen County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Elizabethtown (6)
- Bladenboro (3)
- Dublin (2)
- Tar Heel (2)
- Riegelwood (1)
School districts (1)
- Bladen County Schools (13 schools)