How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pender County Schools | Rockingham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Burgaw, North Carolina | Eden, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 10,941 | 11,189 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pender County Schools | Rockingham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,425 | $12,373 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.2% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 56.8% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 22.0% | 16.4% |
Pender County Schools
Federal State Local
Rockingham County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pender County Schools | Rockingham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 52.6% |
| African American | 13.8% | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.1% | 98.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pender County Schools | Rockingham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 441.8:1 | 401.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 34.8% |
School Types
Pender County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Rockingham County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.