Mountain Heritage High vs Pender High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 421 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Heritage High
Burnsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
Pender High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
648 students
| Measure | Mountain Heritage High Burnsville, North Carolina | Pender High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 528 | #393 of 528 |
| National rank | #9334 of 16,910 | #13628 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Burnsville | Burgaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 28.7).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Pender High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 22.3).
- •Pender High is the larger school with 648 students compared with 642.
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 Mountain Heritage High better than Pender High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Heritage High ranks higher (46.4 vs 28.7 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 Mountain Heritage High and Pender High?
About 421 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Heritage High: 642. Pender High: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Heritage High and Pender High rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Heritage High is 227th of 528 and Pender High is 393rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).