For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 416 students in Burgaw, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burgaw, NC are Burgaw Middle School and West Pender Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burgaw, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Burgaw have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burgaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Burgaw, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burgaw, NC include Burgaw Middle School and West Pender Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burgaw?
2 public middle schools are located in Burgaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Burgaw?
Burgaw public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burgaw include: West Pender Middle School vs. Burgaw Middle School, Burgaw Middle School vs. West Pender Middle School
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