South Topsail Elementary vs Springmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Topsail Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Springmore Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
| Measure | South Topsail Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina | Springmore Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,457 | #421 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29846 of 50,301 | #28876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 618 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Hampstead | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springmore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 43.2).
- •Springmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Springmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
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 South Topsail Elementary better than Springmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Springmore Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 43.2 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 South Topsail Elementary and Springmore Elementary?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Topsail Elementary: 618. Springmore Elementary: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Topsail Elementary and Springmore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Topsail Elementary is 452nd of 1,457 and Springmore Elementary is 421st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).