Schools near ZIP 28457

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Rocky Point Elementary Grades PK–5 · Pender County Schools	1.9 mi	61% −2 vs state	51% −5 vs state	66% −2 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26	99%	22%	403	Hispanic 47%
Heide Trask High Grades 9–12 · Pender County Schools	2.0 mi	27% −15 vs state	49% −15 vs state	39% −19 vs state	3% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26	100%	15%	732	White 41%
Cape Fear Elementary Grades PK–5 · Pender County Schools	4.4 mi	55% −8 vs state	41% −15 vs state	74% +6 vs state	8% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26	99%	12%	533	White 54%
Cape Fear Middle Grades 6–8 · Pender County Schools	4.5 mi	58% +2 vs state	43% −12 vs state	56% −13 vs state	6% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26	99%	13%	430	White 46%
Pender Innovative Learning Academy Grades K–12 Alternative · Pender County Schools	4.5 mi	35%	35%	40% −30 vs state · 2023-24	11% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26	87%	51%	38	White 66%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).