For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 860 students in Burgaw, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Burgaw, NC are Pender Early College High School and Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burgaw, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Burgaw have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Burgaw, 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 Pender High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burgaw, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Gr: 9-13 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Burgaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burgaw, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burgaw, NC include Pender Early College High School and Pender High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burgaw?
2 public high schools are located in Burgaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Burgaw?
Burgaw public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burgaw include: Pender Early College High School vs. Pender High School
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