American Leadership Academy-Coastal vs South Topsail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Wilmington · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,002 students
South Topsail Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy-Coastal Wilmington, North Carolina | South Topsail Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #452 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #29846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,002 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 53% |
| city | Wilmington | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •American Leadership Academy-Coastal does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 99.5%).
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •American Leadership Academy-Coastal is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 618.
- •American Leadership Academy-Coastal is a charter school while South Topsail Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Leadership Academy-Coastal better than South Topsail Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Leadership Academy-Coastal and South Topsail Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy-Coastal: 1,002. South Topsail Elementary: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy-Coastal and South Topsail Elementary rank in North Carolina?
American Leadership Academy-Coastal is unranked and South Topsail Elementary is 452nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).