- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bladenboro, NC
Bladenboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bladenboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370039002617
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bladenboro Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bladenboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bladenboro Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bladenboro Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bladenboro, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039002617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bladenboro Middle held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370039002617 · Bladenboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 15.9:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Bladenboro Middle held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bladenboro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- East Bladen Hi
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- This school 254
Bladenboro Middle
254 students
What this shows Bladenboro Middle reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bladenboro Middle compares
Bladenboro Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,306
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Bladenboro Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bladenboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bladenboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bladenboro Middle
How many students attend Bladenboro Middle?
Bladenboro Middle has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bladenboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bladenboro Middle?
98.9% of students at Bladenboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bladenboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bladenboro Middle is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Bladenboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bladenboro Middle?
Bladenboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bladenboro Middle rank among public schools in Bladenboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bladenboro Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bladenboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Bladenboro Middle, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Elizabethtown Primary (483 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.