Tar Heel School

www.bladen.k12.nc.us

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Tar Heel Middle School, located in the rural community of Tar Heel, North Carolina, is a part of the Bladen County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within a smaller, personalized educational setting. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with North Carolina state standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering foundational skills in core subjects.

Beyond its academic focus, Tar Heel Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive environment that reflects the values of the Bladen County school system. By maintaining a connection to the broader district, the school utilizes shared resources and administrative support to address the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication and administrative updates.

449

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tar Heel School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	165
Black	133
Two or More	25
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
165 (36.7%)
Black
133 (29.6%)
White
115 (25.6%)
Two or More
25 (5.6%)
American Indian
10 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bladen County Schools
Phone:	(910)862-2475
Website:	http://www.bladen.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 66