Public schools in Elizabethtown, NC
6 open public schools with an address in Elizabethtown, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,307
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Elizabethtown public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Elizabethtown, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,307 students, an average of 385 per school. The largest campus is Emereau: Bladen (629 students).
Bladen County Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 97% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Elizabethtown
Elementary schools in Elizabethtown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen Lakes Primary Bladen County Schools | PK–05 | 166 | 19.3:1 | |
| Elizabethtown Primary Bladen County Schools | PK–04 | 483 | 13.4:1 | |
| Emereau: Bladen Emereau: Bladen · Charter | KG–08 | 629 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Elizabethtown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Middle Bladen County Schools | 05–08 | 305 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Elizabethtown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bladen High Bladen County Schools | 09–12 | 525 | 18.8:1 | |
| Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy Paul R Brown Leadership Academy · Charter | 06–12 | 199 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black40.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Elizabethtown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,307 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elizabethtown
How many public schools are in Elizabethtown, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Elizabethtown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,307 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elizabethtown?
Schools with an address in Elizabethtown belong to 3 education agencies, led by Bladen County Schools (4 schools), Emereau: Bladen (1 school), Paul R Brown Leadership Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elizabethtown?
East Bladen High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elizabethtown, with 525 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elizabethtown?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Elizabethtown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Emereau: Bladen, Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elizabethtown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elizabethtown public schools is 15.1:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elizabethtown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities