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Best Bladen County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,007 students in Bladen County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 172 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bladen County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bladen County, NC are Bladen Early College, West Bladen High School and Clarkton School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bladen County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bladen County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bladen County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bladen Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7418 Nc Highway 41 West, Parke
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
Gr: 9-13 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
West Bladen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Nc Hwy 410
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Clarkton School Of Discovery
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Emereau Bladen
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Airport Rd
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-6595
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Bladen Lakes Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9554 Johnsontown Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Dublin Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7048 Albert Street
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 862-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Bladenboro Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 Martin L King Jr Dr
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-2965
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Bladenboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 South Main Street
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Tar Heel School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14888 Hwy 87 West
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Elizabethtown Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mercer Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Elizabethtown Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-4071
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bladen County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bladen County, NC include Bladen Early College, West Bladen High School and Clarkton School Of Discovery.
How many public schools are located in Bladen County?
12 public schools are located in Bladen County.
What percentage of students in Bladen County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bladen County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bladen County?
Bladen County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bladen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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