Clarkton School of Discovery

Summary:

Clarkton School of Discovery is a public middle school in Clarkton, North Carolina, serving 212 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Bladen County Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Clarkton School of Discovery stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (43.87%) and Hispanic (10.85%) students compared to nearby schools. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it generally ranks in the middle range of North Carolina middle schools, with test scores in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that are higher than the district average but lower than the state average. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.3, is lower than the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Elizabethtown Middle and Bladenboro Middle, Clarkton School of Discovery generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools also face significant challenges, with low performance and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The school's funding and resources, while slightly higher than the nearby schools, may still be inadequate to support its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 10000 North College Street
       Clarkton, NC  28433


(910) 647-6531

District: Bladen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,569 Help


Students who attend Clarkton School of Discovery usually attend:

High:    East Bladen High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
White:
34.0%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Clarkton School of Discovery ranks worse than 59.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bladen County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Clarkton School of Discovery has the smallest middle school student body size in the Bladen County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (43.9%), White (34%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bladen County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarkton School of Discovery is 13.3, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Bladen County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkton School of Discovery is $10,569. 1 middle schools in the Bladen County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarkton School of Discovery:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkton School of Discovery 469th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Clarkton School of Discovery in the ranking list.)

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Bladen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bladen County Schools 185th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarkton School of Discovery

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Rank History for all students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.09 289th 598 51.7%
2007 51.63 347th 606 42.7%
2008 50.35 345th 620 44.4%
2009 56.04 335th 630 46.8%
2010 64.71 242nd 640 62.2%
2011 57.22 327th 648 49.5%
2012 55.24 359th 662 45.8%
2013 51.50 320th 673 52.5%
2014 54.67 265th 627 57.7%
2015 59.23 279th 705 60.4%
2016 53.22 329th 692 52.5%
2017 70.45 188th 694 72.9%
2018 48.06 384th 691 44.4%
2019 50.15 383rd 737 48.0%
2021 26.93 545th 741 26.5%
2022 54.18 345th 786 56.1%
2023 50.33 377th 784 51.9%
2024 41.76 469th 793 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.07 448th 604 25.8%
2019 52.89 280th 639 56.2%
2021 21.85 534th 633 15.6%
2022 42.35 388th 689 43.7%
2023 45.11 385th 735 47.6%
2024 41.67 426th 743 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.98 358th 656 45.4%
2019 54.28 316th 684 53.8%
2021 35.46 446th 706 36.8%
2022 56.16 293rd 733 60.0%
2023 50.71 356th 731 51.3%
2024 32.05 516th 738 30.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.56 236th 416 43.3%
2021 35.13 363rd 448 19.0%
2022 48.35 302nd 450 32.9%
2023 44.50 330th 452 27.0%
2024 60.23 208th 461 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.63 451st 665 32.2%
2019 37.08 462nd 697 33.7%
2021 19.95 588th 711 17.3%
2022 52.04 346th 748 53.7%
2023 45.19 404th 747 45.9%
2024 49.87 366th 751 51.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.01 273rd 494 44.7%
2019 41.07 318th 519 38.7%
2021 17.89 492nd 533 7.7%
2022 54.13 203rd 550 63.1%
2023 34.94 369th 559 34.0%
2024 31.26 407th 560 27.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.71 32nd 493 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Clarkton School of Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 243rd 596 59.2%
2019 70.60 168th 624 73.1%
2021 48.36 305th 632 51.7%
2022 57.42 260th 658 60.5%
2023 55.60 272nd 656 58.5%
2024 42.39 387th 652 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Clarkton School of Discovery

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 246 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 166 265 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 150 269 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 423
1991 112 273 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 104 275 0 0 2 n/a n/a 3 384
1993 43 122 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 39 106 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 177 119 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 177 119 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 197 144 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 199 151 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 189 121 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 177 129 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 214 136 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 174 147 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 174 147 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 177 161 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 179 170 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 170 167 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 158 156 0 8 3 n/a n/a 2 327
2008 170 138 0 13 4 n/a n/a 1 326
2009 155 132 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 161 139 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 178 137 0 20 8 0 10 0 353
2012 181 133 0 30 5 0 11 0 360
2013 184 115 1 26 3 0 12 0 341
2014 160 101 1 26 2 0 12 0 302
2015 156 83 3 22 4 0 9 0 277
2016 121 73 2 18 4 0 12 0 230
2017 103 87 2 18 4 0 13 0 227
2018 88 84 0 20 2 0 15 0 209
2019 79 133 0 26 4 0 13 0 255
2020 74 112 0 20 2 0 19 0 227
2021 74 103 0 19 3 0 14 0 213
2022 77 90 1 18 3 0 9 0 198
2023 72 93 1 23 6 0 17 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarkton School of Discovery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 35.0 12.8 39.2
1989 437 35.0 12.4 60.6
1990 423 36.0 11.7 54.8
1991 389 36.0 10.8 59.6
1992 384 36.0 10.6 34.6
1993 166 12.0 13.8 95.2
1994 146 14.0 10.4 72.6
1995 299 21.0 14.2 32.1
1996 299 21.0 14.2 32.1
1997 345 23.0 15.0 30.4
1998 355 25.0 14.2 37.2
1999 318 25.0 12.7 50.3
2000 313 25.0 12.5 48.9
2001 358 25.0 14.3 n/a
2002 332 25.0 13.3 54.5
2003 332 25.0 13.3 54.5
2004 349 25.0 14.0 50.7
2005 356 25.0 14.2 48.9
2006 347 25.0 13.9 52.4
2007 327 20.5 16.0 50.8
2008 326 22.5 14.5 n/a
2009 305 20.8 14.7 53.8
2010 322 20.7 15.4 60.2
2011 353 19.2 18.3 52.4
2012 360 18.0 19.9 57.8
2013 341 20.8 16.3 54.3
2014 302 17.0 17.7 58.9
2015 277 19.0 14.5 98.9
2016 230 14.0 16.4 98.7
2017 227 15.8 14.3 98.7
2018 209 14.6 14.2 98.6
2019 255 15.5 16.4 98.4
2020 227 15.8 14.3 98.7
2021 213 16.8 12.6 98.6
2022 198 16.2 12.1 98.5
2023 212 15.9 13.3 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarkton School of Discovery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 35.0 12.8 39.2
1989 437 35.0 12.4 60.6
1990 423 36.0 11.7 54.8
1991 389 36.0 10.8 59.6
1992 384 36.0 10.6 34.6
1993 166 12.0 13.8 95.2
1994 146 14.0 10.4 72.6
1995 299 21.0 14.2 32.1
1996 299 21.0 14.2 32.1
1997 345 23.0 15.0 30.4
1998 355 25.0 14.2 37.2
1999 318 25.0 12.7 50.3
2000 313 25.0 12.5 48.9
2001 358 25.0 14.3 n/a
2002 332 25.0 13.3 54.5
2003 332 25.0 13.3 54.5
2004 349 25.0 14.0 50.7
2005 356 25.0 14.2 48.9
2006 347 25.0 13.9 52.4
2007 327 20.5 16.0 50.8
2008 326 22.5 14.5 n/a
2009 305 20.8 14.7 53.8
2010 322 20.7 15.4 60.2
2011 353 19.2 18.3 52.4
2012 360 18.0 19.9 57.8
2013 341 20.8 16.3 54.3
2014 302 17.0 17.7 58.9
2015 277 19.0 14.5 98.9
2016 230 14.0 16.4 98.7
2017 227 15.8 14.3 98.7
2018 209 14.6 14.2 98.6
2019 255 15.5 16.4 98.4
2020 227 15.8 14.3 98.7
2021 213 16.8 12.6 98.6
2022 198 16.2 12.1 98.5
2023 212 15.9 13.3 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarkton School of Discovery

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,658 (15.7%) $8,910 (84.3%) $10,569

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkton School of Discovery

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 383rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 377th of 784 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton School of Discovery)4146
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)48.532.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Clarkton School of Discovery)5930
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)41.923.7
 18.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Clarkton School of Discovery)76.934
 42.9%
   5th Grade Science (Bladen County Schools)65.845
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton School of Discovery)39.346.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)40.930.5
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Clarkton School of Discovery)49.246.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)48.635.8
 12.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton School of Discovery)54.928
 26.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)49.230.8
 18.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Clarkton School of Discovery)71.850
 21.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)54.937.5
 17.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton School of Discovery)40.548.4
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)30.834.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Clarkton School of Discovery)64.658.1
 6.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)48.439.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Clarkton School of Discovery)8171
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Bladen County Schools)71.259.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255212
 16.9%
African American13393
 30.1%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic2623
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7972
 8.9%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%98.6%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkton School of Discovery

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Clarkton School of Discovery.

Clarkton School of Discovery ranks 469th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Clarkton School of Discovery usually go on to attend East Bladen High

Students at Clarkton School of Discovery are 44% African American, 34% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.


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