Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bladenboro Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bladenboro Primary serves the west part of Bladenboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 94.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bladenboro Primary's student population of 448 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
School Rankings
Bladenboro Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bladenboro Primary is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bladenboro Primary's ranking?
Bladenboro Primary is ranked #1943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bladenboro Primary?
448 students attend Bladenboro Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bladenboro Primary students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bladenboro Primary?
Bladenboro Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bladenboro Primary offer ?
Bladenboro Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bladenboro Primary part of?
Bladenboro Primary is part of Bladen County Schools.
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