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Best Schools in North Topsail Beach, NC
North Topsail Beach, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,945 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in North Topsail Beach exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Topsail Beach, NC
The top high schools in North Topsail Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Topsail Beach, NC
The top middle schools in North Topsail Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surf City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Topsail Beach, NC
The top elementary schools in North Topsail Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coastal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
2. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
3. Surf City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Topsail Beach, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Topsail Beach, NC has a total population of 1,052 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Topsail Beach, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Topsail Beach, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Topsail Beach, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Topsail Beach, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Topsail Beach, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Topsail Beach, NC
How many schools are in North Topsail Beach, NC?
North Topsail Beach, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,945 students in total.
How do schools in North Topsail Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in North Topsail Beach score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in North Topsail Beach exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Topsail Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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