Best Schools in Surf City, NC
Surf City, NC has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 6,595 students attend Surf City, NC schools. On average, schools in Surf City score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Surf City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Surf City, NC
Surf City, NC has 2 high schools with 1,352 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Surf City score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Surf City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pender Early College High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
2. Dixon High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surf City, NC
Surf City, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,460 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Surf City score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Surf City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Topsail Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Surf City Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. Dixon Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surf City, NC
Surf City, NC has 4 elementary schools with 2,783 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Surf City score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Surf City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Topsail Annandale Elementary School
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 631 Students
2. North Topsail Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
3. Surf City Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
4. Dixon Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Surf City, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Surf City, NC has a total population of 5,177 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Surf City, 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 Surf City, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surf City, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surf City, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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