C.F. Pope Elementary vs Pender Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.F. Pope Elementary
Burgaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Pender Early College High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–13
215 students
| Measure | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw, North Carolina | Pender Early College High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,457 | #115 of 528 |
| National rank | #45574 of 50,301 | #5567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 530 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 53.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 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 18.8).
- •Pender Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 28%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 32%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.6%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 53.8).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary is the larger school with 530 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 C.F. Pope Elementary better than Pender Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender Early College High ranks higher (61.0 vs 18.8 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 C.F. Pope Elementary and Pender Early College High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.F. Pope Elementary: 530. Pender Early College High: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.F. Pope Elementary and Pender Early College High rank in North Carolina?
C.F. Pope Elementary is 1184th of 1,457 and Pender Early College High is 115th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).