For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 860 students in 28425, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28425, NC are Pender Early College High School and Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28425 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28425, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28425 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pender High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28425, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Grades: 9-13
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5380 Nc Hwy 53 W
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
28425, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28425, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28425, NC include Pender Early College High School and Pender High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28425?
2 public high schools are located in 28425.
What is the racial composition of students in 28425?
28425 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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