Summary:
The 28337 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve diverse student populations and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
The Emereau: Bladen public charter elementary/middle school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently achieving higher test scores in mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, East Bladen High public high school has higher-than-average performance on End-of-Course exams in Math III and Biology, but also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The racial diversity of the schools in the 28337 zip code is noteworthy, with some schools having majority African American or Hispanic student populations, while others are predominantly White.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student outcomes, with Elizabethtown Middle School ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina middle schools, while Elizabethtown Primary and Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy also struggle with lower test scores and performance, despite receiving higher per-student funding. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as socioeconomic challenges, may be impacting student outcomes in the 28337 zip code area.
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