Pender Early College High vs Pender High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pender Early College High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–13
215 students
Pender High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
648 students
| Measure | Pender Early College High Burgaw, North Carolina | Pender High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 528 | #393 of 528 |
| National rank | #5567 of 16,910 | #13628 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 53.8 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 47% |
| 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 28.7).
- •Pender Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 37%).
- •Pender High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.6%).
- •Pender High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 53.8).
- •Pender High is the larger school with 648 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 Pender Early College High better than Pender High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender Early College High ranks higher (61.0 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 Pender Early College High and Pender High?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pender Early College High: 215. Pender High: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pender Early College High and Pender High rank in North Carolina?
Pender Early College High is 115th of 528 and Pender High is 393rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).