Best Public Schools in Burgaw, NC


Summary:

The city of Burgaw, North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Pender County Schools district. The standout school in the area is Pender Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of high schools in North Carolina and boasts exceptional test scores. In contrast, the other high school, Pender High, struggles, ranking in the bottom 20% of the state.

The elementary and middle schools in Burgaw face significant challenges, with very high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 83% to 89%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Test scores at these schools are also well below state and district averages, with many proficiency rates below 50%. This suggests a need for additional resources and targeted interventions to support these economically disadvantaged students and improve academic achievement across the district.

Despite the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, these factors do not appear to directly correlate with school performance. This indicates that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes. The success of Pender Early College High suggests that the early college model may be a promising approach for improving educational outcomes in the Burgaw area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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