The Pender County School District is located in southeastern North Carolina and is easily accessible from Interstate 40, which runs through the center of the county, and from primary Highways 17 and 117. 

Pender County offers a pleasant atmosphere to reside and work. Picturesque historical sites, parks, boating, and other fun and family oriented activities are popular destinations in our county. We are surrounded by beautiful beaches, rivers, woodland, local game lands and friendly communities.

Whether you enjoy exploring the wonders of nature, our Annual Blueberry Festival, shopping for antiques, dining on fresh seafood cuisine, camping, boating, fishing, or bird watching, you're sure to enjoy a visit to Pender County, NC.

The district is comprised of the 16 schools listed below:

Burgaw Elementary School                                                           Burgaw Middle School

Cape Fear Elementary School                                                        Cape Fear Middle School

Malpass Corner Elementary School                                                Topsail Middle School

North Topsail Elementary School                                                   West Pender Middle School

Penderlea (K-8) School                                                                  Heide Trask High School

Rocky Point Elementary School                                                      Pender Early College High School 

South Topsail Elementary School                                                    Pender High School

Topsail Elementary School                                                              Topsail High School