For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,410 students in Bladenboro, NC (there are , 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), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bladenboro, NC (2025)
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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