Top 5 Best Burgaw Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,318 students in Burgaw, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Burgaw, NC are Pender Early College High School, Pender High School and C.f. Pope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burgaw, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Burgaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burgaw, NC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Grades: 9-13
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Burgaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0149
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
West Pender Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10750 Nc Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5626
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
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Burgaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Burgaw, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Burgaw, NC include Pender Early College High School, Pender High School and C.f. Pope Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burgaw?
6 public schools are located in Burgaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Burgaw?
Burgaw public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?

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