Bladen Early College

Summary:

Bladen Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dublin, North Carolina, with a student population of 139. Despite being part of the Bladen County Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 242 districts in the state, Bladen Early College has consistently outperformed the district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance.

Bladen Early College's academic excellence is evident in its strong End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, which surpass the district and state averages in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bladen Early College had an 82.1% proficiency rate in EOC Biology, compared to 55.9% for the Bladen County Schools district and 53.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 341 out of 621 North Carolina high schools in 2021-2022 to 77 out of 640 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bladen Early College's success extends beyond overall academic performance, as it has demonstrated strong results across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and White students. The school also stands out as the top-ranked high school in North Carolina for Gifted and Talented students, indicating its ability to provide a challenging and enriching academic environment for its most advanced learners. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with over 97% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bladen Early College has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting that the school has implemented effective strategies to support and engage its students. This success could provide valuable insights for other schools and districts looking to improve educational equity and student achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7418 NC Highway 41 West
       Dublin, NC  28332


(910) 876-6654

District: Bladen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,774 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
25.9%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bladen Early College ranks better than 88% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Bladen County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bladen Early College has the smallest high school student body size in the Bladen County Schools District. Student population at Bladen Early College is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (25.9%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% 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 Bladen Early College is 21, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Bladen County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bladen Early College is $17,774, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Bladen County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bladen Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Bladen Early College 77th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Bladen Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Bladen Early College

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Rank History for all students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.92 341st 621 45.1%
2023 82.51 115th 626 81.6%
2024 90.00 77th 640 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.04 106th 446 76.2%
2021 62.55 58th 432 86.6%
2022 58.15 173rd 544 68.2%
2023 86.14 87th 597 85.4%
2024 92.02 74th 613 87.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.75 241st 475 49.3%
2021 32.00 286th 475 39.8%
2022 30.61 415th 594 30.1%
2023 77.89 127th 588 78.4%
2024 84.55 108th 602 82.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.69 1st 403 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.82 150th 488 69.3%
2021 71.86 70th 481 85.4%
2022 53.48 246th 585 57.9%
2023 83.97 115th 602 80.9%
2024 90.52 81st 607 86.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.31 112th 369 69.6%
2021 37.19 184th 364 49.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.57 112th 370 69.7%
2023 93.25 37th 449 91.8%
2024 92.95 43rd 454 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bladen Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.34 194th 444 56.3%
2021 32.17 272nd 439 38.0%
2022 32.79 373rd 534 30.1%
2023 74.27 140th 537 73.9%
2024 90.77 49th 553 91.1%
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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.

Bladen Early College Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bladen Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 18 18 0 8 1 0 5 0 50
2020 36 27 0 21 0 0 9 0 93
2021 57 34 0 28 2 0 13 0 134
2022 66 31 0 30 4 0 14 0 145
2023 73 19 0 36 3 0 8 0 139

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 Bladen Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 50 4.1 12.1 94
2020 93 4.8 19.1 96.8
2021 134 6.1 21.9 97.8
2022 145 6.1 23.6 97.9
2023 139 6.6 21.0 97.8

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 Bladen Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 50 4.1 12.1 94
2020 93 4.8 19.1 96.8
2021 134 6.1 21.9 97.8
2022 145 6.1 23.6 97.9
2023 139 6.6 21.0 97.8

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 Bladen Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (2.7%) $17,287 (97.3%) $17,774

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bladen Early College

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English II (Bladen Early College)70.274.4
 4.2%
   End of Course English II (Bladen County Schools)5055.1
 5.1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Bladen Early College)36.672.5
 35.9%
   End of Course Math I (Bladen County Schools)31.447.1
 15.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students50139
 178%
African American1819
 5.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic836
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White1873
 305.6%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%97.8%
 3.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Bladen Early College.

Students at Bladen Early College are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Bladen Early College ranks 77th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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