For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,445 students in Burgaw, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burgaw, 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.
Burgaw, NC public elementary schools 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 Burgaw 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burgaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Burgaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burgaw, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burgaw, NC include C.f. Pope Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School and Burgaw Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burgaw?
4 public elementary schools are located in Burgaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Burgaw?
Burgaw 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burgaw include: Malpass Corner Elementary School vs. C.f. Pope Elementary School, West Pender Middle School vs. Burgaw Middle School, C.f. Pope Elementary School vs. Malpass Corner Elementary School
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