Best Burgaw Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,305 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 score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burgaw, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pender Early College High School

(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
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100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925

Gr: 9-13 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Pender High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
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5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162

Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #33.

C.f. Pope Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145

Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #44.

Malpass Corner Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889

Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #55.

Burgaw Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
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500 South Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0149

Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #66.

West Pender Middle School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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10750 Nc Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5626

Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burgaw, North Carolina

Burgaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156

Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public schools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?