Bladenboro Primary vs Tar Heel School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bladenboro Primary
Bladenboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Tar Heel School
Tar Heel · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
| Measure | Bladenboro Primary Bladenboro, North Carolina | Tar Heel School Tar Heel, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,457 | #1310 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42039 of 50,301 | #47665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 448 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Bladenboro | Tar Heel |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bladenboro Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 15.0).
- •Bladenboro Primary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Bladenboro Primary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Tar Heel School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Bladenboro Primary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •Tar Heel School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 448.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bladenboro Primary better than Tar Heel School?
On the Success Index (US), Bladenboro Primary ranks higher (24.4 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bladenboro Primary and Tar Heel School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bladenboro and Tar Heel in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bladenboro Primary: 448. Tar Heel School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bladenboro Primary and Tar Heel School rank in North Carolina?
Bladenboro Primary is 977th of 1,457 and Tar Heel School is 1310th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).