- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bladenboro, NC
West Bladen High
Federal NCES profile for West Bladen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370039002620
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bladen High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bladenboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bladen High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bladen High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bladenboro, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039002620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Bladen High held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370039002620 · Bladenboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 17.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Bladen High (525 students)
West Bladen High held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Bladen High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Middle
305 students
What this shows West Bladen High reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bladen High compares
West Bladen High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, West Bladen High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 West Bladen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bladen High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bladen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bladen High
How many students attend West Bladen High?
West Bladen High has 720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bladenboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bladen High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bladen High is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bladen High?
99.6% of students at West Bladen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bladen High?
The largest demographic group at West Bladen High is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Bladenboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bladen High?
West Bladen High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Bladen High rank among public schools in Bladenboro?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bladen High ranks #2 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 West Bladen High, Bladen County Schools also operates East Bladen High (525 students), Elizabethtown Primary (483 students), and Tar Heel Middle (449 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.