South Topsail Elementary vs Topsail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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 Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students
| Measure | South Topsail Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina | Topsail Middle Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,457 | #28 of 469 |
| National rank | #29846 of 50,301 | #2953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 618 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Hampstead | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topsail Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 43.2).
- •Topsail Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Topsail Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Topsail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 99.5%).
- •South Topsail Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •Topsail Middle is the larger school with 837 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Topsail Middle ranks higher (71.9 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 Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Topsail Elementary: 618. Topsail Middle: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Topsail Elementary and Topsail Middle rank in North Carolina?
South Topsail Elementary is 452nd of 1,457 and Topsail Middle is 28th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).