Top 5 Best Pender County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,102 students in Pender County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pender County, NC are Topsail Middle School, Surf City Middle School and Cape Fear Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Pender County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Pender County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: 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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pender County, NC

Pender County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pender County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pender County, NC include Topsail Middle School, Surf City Middle School and Cape Fear Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pender County, NC?
7 public middle schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender County, NC?
Pender County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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