Pener County Schools is a public school system located in southeastern North Carolina, providing an education for 7,800 students in a rapidly growing coastal county (Topsail Beach). Pender County School District consists of 16 schools located in a diverse array of suburban and rural communities, and serves students in pre-school through grade 12. The Central Service Offices are located in Burgaw, North Carolina, about 21 miles from Wilmington, North Carolina.