North Topsail Elementary vs Surf City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Topsail Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Surf City Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | North Topsail Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina | Surf City Middle Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 1,457 | #53 of 469 |
| National rank | #24548 of 50,301 | #4288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Hampstead | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surf City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 50.9).
- •North Topsail Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •North Topsail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Surf City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 99.1%).
- •North Topsail Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.8).
- •Surf City Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 529.
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 North Topsail Elementary better than Surf City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Surf City Middle ranks higher (65.5 vs 50.9 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 North Topsail Elementary and Surf City Middle?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Topsail Elementary: 529. Surf City Middle: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Topsail Elementary and Surf City Middle rank in North Carolina?
North Topsail Elementary is 319th of 1,457 and Surf City Middle is 53rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).