Here's how much money Pender County high schools make from high school athletics

After examining how much money New Hanover County public high schools earn from sporting events, it's time to evaluate Pender County.

Pender County's three public high schools — Topsail, Trask, and Pender — range in size and NCHSAA classification. In Hampstead, Topsail (4A) had an average daily membership of 1,958 entering the 2023-24 school year, more than 2.5 times as much as Trask (2A) and Pender (1A), which both recorded ADM numbers around 750.

With such disparity in school sizes, Topsail unsurprisingly brings in much more at the gate than Trask or Pender. Here's a breakdown of each school's total gate and concessions revenue for the 2023-24 school year and a list of coaches' salaries.

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Pender County High School's Sports Revenue 2023-24

Topsail: $163,707.86

The Hampstead school leads the list, bringing in well over twice the total amount of gate revenue as the second-place school.

The Pirates also brought in $64,289.54 in total concessions revenue during the school year. Topsail also spent the most ($110,925.00) on coaches' stipends this past school year.

Trask: $71,371.75

The Rocky Point school, which reported an ADM of 763 for the 2023-24 school year, brought in just over $70,000 for the 2023-24 school year.

The Titans collected $84,883 in concession revenue during the 2023-24 school year, the most of any Pender County high school. Trask offers fewer sports than Topsail, leading the school to spend $100,600, or about $10,000 less, on total coaches' compensation.

Pender: $55,520.95

Located in Burgaw, Pender is the smallest area high school, reporting ADM numbers of 740 entering the 2023-24 school year.

Pender finished last in total concession revenue, bringing in $46,342. The school spent a total of $92,355 on coaches this past school year.

2023-24 Pender County High School Sports Coaches Stipends

Similar to New Hanover County, most positions throughout Pender County High School athletics are paid via stipend. Coaches also receive a 5% incentive to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.

Coaches are paid in a lump sum in the month in which the sport they coach concludes. Head varsity football coaches and high school athletic directors are paid an 11-month salary, and athletic directors are paid an additional $3,000 summer stipend for the month of July.

PositionNumber of positions per school (if sport is fielded)Coaching Pay Scale5% CDL incentiveSeason duration

High Schools Athletic Director1$5,600.00$280.00Aug - May

Asst Athletic Director1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - May

Athletic Trainer/First Responder1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - May

Baseball Varsity Head1$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Baseball JV Head/Asst Varsity1$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Basketball Varsity Head (B&G)2$2,500.00$125.00Nov - Feb

Basketball JV Head/Asst Varsity (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Nov - Feb

Cheerleading Varsity1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - Mar

Cheerleading JV/Asst Var1$2,000.00$100.00Aug - Mar

Cross Country (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Aug - Nov

Football Head1$3,500.00$175.00Aug - Nov

Football Assistant5$2,000.00$100.00Aug - Nov

Golf (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Indoor Track (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Oct - Feb

Lacrosse Varsity Head (B&G)2$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Lacrosse JV Head/Asst Varsity (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Soccer Varsity Head (Boys)1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - Nov

Soccer JV Head/Asst Varsity (Boys)1$2,000.00$100.00Aug - Nov

Soccer Varsity Head (Girls)1$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Soccer JV Head/Asst Varsity (Girls)1$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Softball Varsity Head1$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Softball JV Head/Asst Varsity1$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Swimming Head (B&G)2$2,000.00$100.00Nov - Feb

Tennis (Boys)1$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Tennis (Girls)1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - Nov

Track (B&G)2$2,500.00$125.00Feb - May

Track Assistant1$2,000.00$100.00Feb - May

Volleyball Varsity Head1$2,500.00$125.00Aug - Nov

Volleyball JV Head/Asst Varsity1$2,000.00$100.00Aug - Nov

Wrestling Head (B&G)2$2,500.00$125.00Nov - Feb