312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bladenboro Primary serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Bladenboro Primary placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bladenboro Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Bladenboro Primary's student population of 369 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Bladenboro Primary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bladenboro Primary is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#1988 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
28%
25%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bladenboro Primary's ranking?

Bladenboro Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

How many students attend Bladenboro Primary?

369 students attend Bladenboro Primary.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Bladenboro Primary students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bladenboro Primary?

Bladenboro Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bladenboro Primary offer ?

Bladenboro Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Bladenboro Primary part of?

Bladenboro Primary is part of Bladen County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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