Burgaw Middle vs Pender Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 219 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgaw Middle
Burgaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
Pender Early College High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–13
215 students
| Measure | Burgaw Middle Burgaw, North Carolina | Pender Early College High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 469 | #115 of 528 |
| National rank | #10889 of 15,369 | #5567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 236 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 53.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 84.5% |
| city | Burgaw | Burgaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pender Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 34.8).
- •Pender Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 34%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Burgaw Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Burgaw Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 53.8).
- •Burgaw Middle is the larger school with 236 students compared with 215.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgaw Middle better than Pender Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender Early College High ranks higher (61.0 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burgaw Middle and Pender Early College High?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Burgaw and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgaw Middle: 236. Pender Early College High: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgaw Middle and Pender Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Burgaw Middle is 216th of 469 and Pender Early College High is 115th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).