C.F. Pope Elementary vs Pender High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 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 High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
648 students
| Measure | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw, North Carolina | Pender High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,457 | #393 of 528 |
| National rank | #45574 of 50,301 | #13628 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Burgaw | Burgaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pender High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 18.8).
- •Pender High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Pender High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.5%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.3).
- •Pender High is the larger school with 648 students compared with 530.
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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender High ranks higher (28.7 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 High?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.F. Pope Elementary: 530. Pender High: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.F. Pope Elementary and Pender High rank in North Carolina?
C.F. Pope Elementary is 1184th of 1,457 and Pender High is 393rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).