Surf City Elementary vs Surf City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Surf City Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
Surf City Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Surf City Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina | Surf City Middle Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 1,457 | #53 of 469 |
| National rank | #26317 of 50,301 | #4288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 857 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 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 48.3).
- •Surf City Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Surf City 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 99.6%).
- •Surf City Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.8).
- •Surf City Elementary is the larger school with 857 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 Surf City Elementary better than Surf City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Surf City Middle ranks higher (65.5 vs 48.3 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 Surf City Elementary and Surf City Middle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Surf City Elementary: 857. Surf City Middle: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Surf City Elementary and Surf City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Surf City Elementary is 350th of 1,457 and Surf City Middle is 53rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).