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6 schools in Elizabethtown

North Carolina · Public K-12

Elizabethtown's public-school directory holds 6 campuses, serving about 2,307 K-12 students inside North Carolina (an average of 385 per campus).

7-year change in Elizabethtown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,307
+45 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 35%
% Hispanic
18%
was 13%
% Black
40%
was 45%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bladen Lakes PrimaryElementaryPK-05166
East Bladen HighHigh09-12525
Elizabethtown MiddleMiddle05-08305
Elizabethtown PrimaryElementaryPK-04483
Emereau: BladenElementaryKG-08629
Paul R. Brown Leadership AcademyHigh06-12199

About Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is a moderately sized North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 2,307 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Elizabethtown average about 385 students each, 33% noticeably below the North Carolina norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,262 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,307 in SY 2024-25. The Black share of public-school enrollment decreased from 45% to 40%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Elizabethtown discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Elizabethtown, North Carolina?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Elizabethtown, with a combined enrollment of about 2,307.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elizabethtown?
Emereau: Bladen is the largest public school in Elizabethtown by enrollment, with approximately 629 students.
What school districts serve Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown is served by 3 public school districts, including Bladen County Schools, Emereau: Bladen, Paul R Brown Leadership Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Elizabethtown cover?
Public schools in Elizabethtown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Elizabethtown?
2 of the 6 public schools in Elizabethtown are charter schools.