Pender County Public Schools
Pender County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,941
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Pender County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Pender County has one district entry in this county file: Pender County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Hampstead has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Pender County
Reported Enrollment
10,941
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pender County
Pender County Schools
19 Public Schools in Pender County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Profile | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,777 |
| Surf City Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28445Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 808 |
| Topsail Middle | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 807 |
| Heide Trask High | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Rocky Point, 28457Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 720 |
| Surf City Middle | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 705 |
| Pender High | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 677 |
| Topsail Annandale Elementary School | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 631 |
| North Topsail Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 608 |
| South Topsail Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Hampstead, 28443Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 557 |
| Cape Fear Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Rocky Point, 28457Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 545 |
| C.F. Pope Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 532 |
| Penderlea Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Willard, 28478Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 495 |
| Malpass Corner Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 480 |
| Cape Fear Middle | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Rocky Point, 28457Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 462 |
| Rocky Point Elementary | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Rocky Point, 28457Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Burgaw Middle | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 257 |
| Pender Early College High | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 203 |
| West Pender Middle | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Burgaw, 28425Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| Pender Innovative Learning Academy | Listed only | Pender County Schools | Rocky Point, 28457Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 99 |
Topsail High
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Rural: Fringe
Surf City Elementary
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28445 / Rural: Fringe
Topsail Middle
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Rural: Fringe
Heide Trask High
Pender County Schools
Rocky Point, 28457 / Rural: Fringe
Surf City Middle
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Rural: Fringe
Pender High
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Distant
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Rural: Fringe
North Topsail Elementary
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Town: Fringe
South Topsail Elementary
Pender County Schools
Hampstead, 28443 / Rural: Fringe
Cape Fear Elementary
Pender County Schools
Rocky Point, 28457 / Rural: Fringe
C.F. Pope Elementary
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Fringe
Penderlea Elementary
Pender County Schools
Willard, 28478 / Rural: Distant
Malpass Corner Elementary
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Distant
Cape Fear Middle
Pender County Schools
Rocky Point, 28457 / Rural: Fringe
Rocky Point Elementary
Pender County Schools
Rocky Point, 28457 / Rural: Fringe
Burgaw Middle
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Fringe
Pender Early College High
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Fringe
West Pender Middle
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, 28425 / Rural: Distant
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Pender County Schools
Rocky Point, 28457 / Rural: Fringe
Pender County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Pender County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Pender County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Pender County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Pender County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Pender County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Pender County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.