South Topsail Elementary vs Topsail High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Topsail High
Hampstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,945 students
| Measure | South Topsail Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina | Topsail High Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,457 | #107 of 528 |
| National rank | #29846 of 50,301 | #5164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 618 | 1,945 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 1,945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Hampstead | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topsail High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 43.2).
- •Topsail High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Topsail High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Topsail High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 99.5%).
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 29.5).
- •Topsail High is the larger school with 1,945 students compared with 618.
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 Topsail High?
On the Success Index (US), Topsail High ranks higher (62.5 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 Topsail High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Topsail Elementary: 618. Topsail High: 1,945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Topsail Elementary and Topsail High rank in North Carolina?
South Topsail Elementary is 452nd of 1,457 and Topsail High is 107th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).