School District · North Carolina
Pender County Schools
📍 Atkinson, NC · Pender County · NCES LEAID 3703570
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Mailing Address
925 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw, NC 28425
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Enrollment
10,941 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3703570
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Pender County Schools6 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Pender County Schools?▼
Pender County Schools serves 6 zip codes: 28421, 28425, 28435, 28443, 28457, 28478. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Pender County Schools rated?▼
Pender County Schools has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 82nd percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Pender County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 10,941 students across 19 schools for Pender County Schools.
What grades does Pender County Schools serve?▼
Pender County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Pender County Schools?▼
You can reach Pender County Schools by phone at (910)259-2187 or by mail at 925 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw, NC 28425. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Pender County Schools
Pender County Schools is a public school district serving 6 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Pender County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 82nd percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (910)259-2187 before making a housing decision.