Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bladen Lakes 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 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bladen Lakes Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bladen Lakes Primary's student population of 167 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Bladen Lakes 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 Bladen Lakes Primary is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Bladen Lakes Primary's ranking?
Bladen Lakes Primary is ranked #1853 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bladen Lakes Primary often compared to?
Bladen Lakes Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethtown Primary, Dublin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bladen Lakes Primary?
167 students attend Bladen Lakes Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bladen Lakes Primary students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bladen Lakes Primary?
Bladen Lakes Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bladen Lakes Primary offer ?
Bladen Lakes Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bladen Lakes Primary part of?
Bladen Lakes Primary is part of Bladen County Schools School District.
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