Clarkton School of Discovery

10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433

www.bladen.k12.nc.us/csd/index.htm

212 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Clarkton School of Discovery, located in Clarkton, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Bladen County Schools district. Serving students in grades K–8, the institution distinguishes itself through a rigorous, hands-on academic approach that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning. By integrating core subjects with real-world applications and inquiry-based projects, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for discovery among its diverse student body.

Beyond its focus on academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and character development. As a magnet school, it draws families who are seeking a unique educational environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, small-school atmosphere, Clarkton School of Discovery strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by fostering both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

212

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkton School of Discovery
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	23
Black	93
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	6

Black
93 (43.9 %)
White
72 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (10.8 %)
Two or More
17 (8.0 %)
American Indian
6 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bladen County Schools
Phone:	(910)647-6531
Website:	http://www.bladen.k12.nc.us/csd/index.htm
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 62