Coastal Elementary vs Surf City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Elementary
Holly Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
833 students
Surf City Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Coastal Elementary Holly Ridge, North Carolina | Surf City Middle Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,457 | #53 of 469 |
| National rank | #12125 of 50,301 | #4288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 833 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 65.5).
- •Surf City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 33.1%).
- •Coastal Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.8).
- •Coastal Elementary is the larger school with 833 students compared with 752.
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 Coastal Elementary better than Surf City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coastal Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 65.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coastal Elementary and Surf City Middle?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Elementary: 833. Surf City Middle: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Elementary and Surf City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Coastal Elementary is 150th of 1,457 and Surf City Middle is 53rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).