For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in Bladenboro, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bladenboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bladenboro, NC are West Bladen High School, Bladenboro Primary and Bladenboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bladenboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bladenboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bladenboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bladen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Nc Hwy 410
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Bladenboro Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bladenboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 South Main Street
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bladenboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bladenboro, NC include West Bladen High School, Bladenboro Primary and Bladenboro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bladenboro?
3 public schools are located in Bladenboro.
What percentage of students in Bladenboro go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bladenboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bladenboro?
Bladenboro public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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