For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,324 students in Pender County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Pender County, NC are Pender Early College High School, Topsail High School and Heide Trask High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Pender County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pender County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Topsail High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pender County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Grades: 9-13
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Topsail High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
245 St. Johns Church Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 1,547 students
Rank: #33.
Heide Trask High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14328 Nc Hwy 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Pender High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 815-7092
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 815-7092
Grades: K-12
| 291 students
Pender County 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 high schools in Pender County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pender County, NC include Pender Early College High School, Topsail High School and Heide Trask High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pender County, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender County, NC?
Pender County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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