Pender County Schools School District

925 Penderlea Hwy
Burgaw, NC 28425
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pender County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,316 students in Pender County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Pender County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
10,316 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
632 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Pender County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#120 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pender County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pender County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pender County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pender County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
25 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,731 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
20%
# Black Students
1,177 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
11%
25%
# White Students
6,814 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
523 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
228
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
773
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
765
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
780
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
716
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
717
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
781
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
766
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
761
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
867
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
948
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
817
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
761
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
636
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,101 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pender County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$104 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Pender County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,461
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pender County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,101
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pender County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pender County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Grades: 9-13
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Topsail High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
245 St. Johns Church Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 1,547 students
Rank: #33.
North Topsail Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Topsail Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Topsail Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17445 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 785 students
Rank: #66.
Surf City Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12345-a Literacy Lane
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Grades: K-5
| 723 students
Rank: #77.
South Topsail Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Surf City Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12345-b Literacy Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 928-0087
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #99.
Heide Trask High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14328 Nc Hwy 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #1010.
Pender High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Point Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Elementary School Road
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1212.
Cape Fear Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1882 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1313.
Cape Fear Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1414.
Penderlea Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Garden Road
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 285-2761
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1515.
West Pender Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10750 Nc Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5626
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1616.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1717.
Burgaw Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0149
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #1818.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 815-7092
Grades: K-12
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pender County Schools School District?
Pender County Schools School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,316 students.
What is the rank of Pender County Schools School District?
Pender County Schools School District is ranked #119 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pender County Schools School District?
66% of Pender County Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pender County Schools School District?
Pender County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Pender County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,101 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 10,316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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