Surf City Middle vs Topsail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Surf City Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Topsail Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students
| Measure | Surf City Middle Hampstead, North Carolina | Topsail Middle Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 469 | #28 of 469 |
| National rank | #4288 of 15,369 | #2953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 752 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 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 65.5).
- •Topsail Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Topsail Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Topsail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 21.3%).
- •Surf City Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Topsail Middle is the larger school with 837 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 Middle better than Topsail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Topsail Middle ranks higher (71.9 vs 65.5 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 Middle and Topsail Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Surf City Middle: 752. Topsail Middle: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Surf City Middle and Topsail Middle rank in North Carolina?
Surf City Middle is 53rd of 469 and Topsail Middle is 28th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).