For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,488 students in 28425, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28425, NC are C.f. Pope Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School and Burgaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28425 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28425, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28425, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Burgaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0149
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0149
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
West Pender Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10750 Nc Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5626
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5626
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28425, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28425, NC include C.f. Pope Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School and Burgaw Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28425?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28425.
What is the racial composition of students in 28425?
28425 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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