For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 850 students in 28425, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28425, NC are Pender Early College High School and Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28425 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28425, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28425 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pender High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28425, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Gr: 9-13 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
28425, 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
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 high schools in 28425, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28425, NC include Pender Early College High School and Pender High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28425?
2 public high schools are located in 28425.
What is the racial composition of students in 28425?
28425 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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