Schools in Pender County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
18 schools · 11,035 students · 18 public · median Enrollment 533.
Pender County Schools, in North Carolina, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,035 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high; by sector 18 public.
The median Enrollment across Pender County Schools's schools is 533, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
18 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Topsail Annandale Elementary School (75.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Topsail Middle (71.9, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and Surf City Middle (65.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), Topsail Middle (837 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Hampstead (7), Burgaw (6), Rocky Point (4), Willard (1).
Ranked schools in Pender County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 176Topsail Annandale Elementary SchoolHampstead · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 272Topsail MiddleHampstead · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 837 students
- 366Surf City MiddleHampstead · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 752 students
- 463Topsail HighHampstead · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,945 students
- 561Pender Early College HighBurgaw · Public High84.5% Math proficiency · 215 students
- 651North Topsail ElementaryHampstead · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 748Surf City ElementaryHampstead · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 857 students
- 843South Topsail ElementaryHampstead · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 618 students
- 935Burgaw MiddleBurgaw · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 236 students
- 1034Cape Fear ElementaryRocky Point · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 1129Penderlea ElementaryWillard · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 1229Rocky Point ElementaryRocky Point · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 1329Pender HighBurgaw · Public High47% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 1428Cape Fear MiddleRocky Point · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1526Heide Trask HighRocky Point · Public High47% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 1623West Pender MiddleBurgaw · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 209 students
- 1719C.F. Pope ElementaryBurgaw · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 1813Malpass Corner ElementaryBurgaw · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 513 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topsail Annandale Elementary School Hampstead · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 2 | Topsail Middle Hampstead · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 837 |
| 3 | Surf City Middle Hampstead · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 752 |
| 4 | Topsail High Hampstead · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,945 |
| 5 | Pender Early College High Burgaw · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 6 | North Topsail Elementary Hampstead · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 7 | Surf City Elementary Hampstead · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 857 |
| 8 | South Topsail Elementary Hampstead · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 9 | Burgaw Middle Burgaw · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 10 | Cape Fear Elementary Rocky Point · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 11 | Penderlea Elementary Willard · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 12 | Rocky Point Elementary Rocky Point · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 13 | Pender High Burgaw · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 14 | Cape Fear Middle Rocky Point · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 15 | Heide Trask High Rocky Point · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 16 | West Pender Middle Burgaw · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 209 |
| 17 | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 18 | Malpass Corner Elementary Burgaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 513 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Pender County Schools side by side →
Citys in Pender County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pender County Schools?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Pender County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 75.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pender County Schools?
Pender County Schools has 18 schools (9 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high) educating 11,035 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pender County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pender County Schools is 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.