Best public schools in Burgaw, NC

6 public schools in Burgaw: 2 elementary · 2 middle · 2 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

2 schools in Burgaw, best first

C.F. Pope Elementary 12.9

Pender County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 538 students

ELA 39%Math 39%Science 59%

#1,094 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Malpass Corner Elementary 3.5

Pender County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 491 students

ELA 32%Math 39%Science 29%

#1,212 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

2 schools in Burgaw, best first

West Pender Middle 21.8

Pender County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 188 students

ELA 33%Math 46%Science 59%

#360 of 460 in North Carolina

Burgaw Middle 14.5

Pender County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 228 students

ELA 34%Math 40%Science 51%

#394 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

2 schools in Burgaw, best first

Pender Early College High 94.4

Pender County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 193 students

ELA 98%Math 97%Science 98%

#29 of 512 in North Carolina

Pender High 8.3

Pender County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 672 students

ELA 44%Math 30%Science 20%

#470 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Burgaw

Pender County Schools 19

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