West Pender Middle vs Surf City Middle
West Pender Middle and Surf City Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.7 out of 10. Surf City Middle is significantly larger with 750 students, about 4.0× the size of West Pender Middle (188). In math proficiency, Surf City Middle leads at 53.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
West Pender Middle
Burgaw, NC
5.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
188 students
Surf City Middle
Hampstead, NC
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
750 students
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| Metric | West Pender Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 23.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 2.6 |
| State Rank | #1,812 of 2,660 | #1,762 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 32th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Pender Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Burgaw (28425) | Hampstead (28443) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,163 | $89,392 |
| Median Home Value | $206,300 | $356,500 |
| Median Rent | $989 | $1,372 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.2% | 39.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 31 min |