For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 49 students in Pender County, NC.
100% of private high schools in Pender County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 High Schools in Pender County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penderlea Christian Academy
(Christian)
4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Gr: K-10 | 49 students
Pender County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Christian)
15965b Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-9558
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-9558
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Overview
This County (Pender County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
49 Students
97,895 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,538 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,690 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,293 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
47 Students
61,227 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
21,953 Students
% of Others Students
4%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Pender County, NC?
1 private high schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pender County?
100% of private high schools in Pender County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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