Bladen Early College

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

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:
77^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,774

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

Hispanic:

25.9%

African American:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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

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...)

Compare Bladen Early College employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 77^th 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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White students:

Bladen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bladen County Schools 185^th 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
2022	41.92	341^st	621	45.1%
2023	82.51	115^th	626	81.6%
2024	90.00	77^th	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
2019	55.04	106^th	446	76.2%
2021	62.55	58^th	432	86.6%
2022	58.15	173^rd	544	68.2%
2023	86.14	87^th	597	85.4%
2024	92.02	74^th	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
2019	43.75	241^st	475	49.3%
2021	32.00	286^th	475	39.8%
2022	30.61	415^th	594	30.1%
2023	77.89	127^th	588	78.4%
2024	84.55	108^th	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	1^st	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
2019	56.82	150^th	488	69.3%
2021	71.86	70^th	481	85.4%
2022	53.48	246^th	585	57.9%
2023	83.97	115^th	602	80.9%
2024	90.52	81^st	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	112^th	369	69.6%
2021	37.19	184^th	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
2021	49.57	112^th	370	69.7%
2023	93.25	37^th	449	91.8%
2024	92.95	43^rd	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
2019	49.34	194^th	444	56.3%
2021	32.17	272^nd	439	38.0%
2022	32.79	373^rd	534	30.1%
2023	74.27	140^th	537	73.9%
2024	90.77	49^th	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.

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	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	18	18	8	1	5	50
2020	36	27	21	0	9	93
2021	57	34	28	2	13	134
2022	66	31	30	4	14	145
2023	73	19	36	3	8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bladen Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Bladen Early College)	70.2	74.4	4.2%
End of Course English II (Bladen County Schools)	50	55.1	5.1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Bladen Early College)	36.6	72.5	35.9%
End of Course Math I (Bladen County Schools)	31.4	47.1	15.7%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	50	139	178%
African American	18	19	5.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	36	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	73	305.6%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94%	97.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Bladen Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bladen Early College	Public	9-12	7418 NC Highway 41 West	Dublin	28332	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 876-6654	139	7	21.0	97.8%	73 (52.5%)	19 (13.7%)	36 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	90	77^th of 640 public high schools	88.0%		82.5	115^th of 626 public high schools	81.6%	38	82.1	81.8	81.3	94.9								$17,774	$487	$17,287
West Bladen High	Public	9-12	1600 NC Hwy 410	Bladenboro	28320	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 862-2130	701	42	16.6	99.6%	324 (46.2%)	157 (22.4%)	161 (23.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.7%)	42.7	351^st of 640 public high schools	45.2%		34.3	402^nd of 626 public high schools	35.8%	51	55.3	53.1	51.1	39.3								$10,409	$1,337	$9,072
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1360 Martin L King Jr Dr	Elizabethtown	28337	Bladen County	Paul R Brown Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 862-2965	148	15	10.2	66.2%	35 (23.6%)	59 (39.9%)	13 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.2%)	32.1	431^st of 640 public high schools	32.7%		3.2	614^th of 626 public high schools	1.9%	183	51.7	48.0	40.9	28.0	23.8	44.8	26.9	42.9	28.6	30.8	46.2
East Bladen High	Public	9-12	5600 NC Hwy 87 East	Elizabethtown	28337	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 247-4610	545	35	15.4	99.4%	173 (31.7%)	262 (48.1%)	70 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	43	349^th of 640 public high schools	45.5%		40.5	349^th of 626 public high schools	44.2%		48.4	47.3	38.1	69.1								$10,954	$1,440	$9,513
Lumberton Senior High	Public	9-12	3901 Fayetteville Rd	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6050	1,935	114	17.0	97.8%	354 (18.3%)	576 (29.8%)	379 (19.6%)	28 (1.4%)	484 (25.0%)	2 (0.1%)	112 (5.8%)	31.4	435^th of 640 public high schools	32.0%		28.9	439^th of 626 public high schools	29.9%	4	47.9	45.9	28.4	51.9								$10,521	$1,493	$9,028
PSRC Early College at RCC	Public	9-12	5160 Fayetteville Road	Lumberton	28360	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 737-5232	225	10	21.9	44.4%	53 (23.6%)	28 (12.4%)	53 (23.6%)	3 (1.3%)	74 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	94.9	28^th of 640 public high schools	95.6%		95	26^th of 626 public high schools	95.8%	2	96.5	94.7	87.8	94.8								$8,192	$839	$7,353
Saint Pauls High	Public	9-12	648 North Old Stage Rd	Saint Pauls	28384	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 865-4177	1,151	54	21.4	98.9%	160 (13.9%)	248 (21.5%)	491 (42.7%)	3 (0.3%)	189 (16.4%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.0%)	26.4	473^rd of 640 public high schools	26.1%		27.5	458^th of 626 public high schools	26.8%	15	60.2	40.6	20.2	31.8								$10,368	$1,515	$8,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Bladen Early College

Is Bladen Early College a good school?

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

How many students attend Bladen Early College?

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

What is the racial makeup of Bladen Early College?

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

What district is Bladen Early College in?

Bladen County Schools

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