Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, East Bladen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Bladen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Bladen High School's student population of 554 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
East Bladen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Bladen High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1761 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
47%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Bladen High School's ranking?
East Bladen High School is ranked #1761 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Bladen High School often compared to?
East Bladen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont High School, Lumberton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Bladen High School?
The graduation rate of East Bladen High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Bladen High School?
554 students attend East Bladen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East Bladen High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Bladen High School?
East Bladen High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Bladen High School offer ?
East Bladen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Bladen High School part of?
East Bladen High School is part of Bladen County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is East Bladen High School located?
East Bladen High School is located in the Grays Creek neighborhood of Red Springs, NC.
School Reviews
2 12/22/2009
The teaching is good, but...
Drug use is ridiculous. There is a scent of weed in the bathroom about 75% of the time I go in there. It doesn't matter how good their sports, parent involvement, OR facilities are when the majority of the kids there would rather get high than get an education. I think I should be able to use a bathroom without worrying about someone doing drugs.
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