High Schools in Bladen County Schools

Bladen County Schools in North Carolina is home to three high schools: West Bladen High, East Bladen High, and Bladen Early College. While the traditional high schools struggle with lower test scores and rankings, Bladen Early College stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 20% of high schools in North Carolina.

Bladen Early College's students significantly outperform the district and state averages on end-of-course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 72.4% to 94.9% across various subjects. In contrast, West Bladen High and East Bladen High have lower rankings, with both schools scoring 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and lower proficiency rates on EOC exams compared to Bladen Early College and the state averages. The district's overall performance on EOC exams is mixed, with some subjects exceeding the state average and others falling below.

Despite the disparities in academic performance, all three schools in the Bladen County Schools district serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with extremely high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients. The higher spending per student and student-teacher ratio at Bladen Early College may be contributing factors to its superior academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and teaching strategies across the district.