Elizabethtown Middle School

1496 Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 314 students in grades 5-8, Elizabethtown Middle School 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 9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elizabethtown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elizabethtown Middle School's student population of 314 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Elizabethtown Middle School 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 Elizabethtown Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2569 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
9%
51%
20%
50%
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
54%
25%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabethtown Middle School's ranking?
Elizabethtown Middle School is ranked #2569 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Elizabethtown Middle School?
314 students attend Elizabethtown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Elizabethtown Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Middle School?
Elizabethtown Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown Middle School offer ?
Elizabethtown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabethtown Middle School part of?
Elizabethtown Middle School is part of Bladen County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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