Best High Schools in 28425, NC

High schools
3
Students
1,600
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28425, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pender Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Heide Trask High

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students

3. Pender High

D-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28425, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
898
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28425, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cape Fear Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

2. Burgaw Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

3. West Pender Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28425, NC

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,451
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28425, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rocky Point Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

2. Cape Fear Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

3. Penderlea Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students

4. Malpass Corner Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

5. C.f. Pope Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28425, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28425, NC has a total population of 10,200 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28425, NC

4,949

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28425, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28425, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28425, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,154 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28425, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28425, NC

How many schools are in 28425, NC?

28425, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,949 students in total.

How do schools in 28425 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28425 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 28425 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28425?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 37%
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28448, NC

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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
28445, NC

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  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations