Best Schools in Surf City, NC
Surf City, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,817 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Surf City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Surf City, NC
The top high schools in Surf City, 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 Surf City, NC
The top middle schools in Surf City, 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 Surf City, NC
The top elementary schools in Surf City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Topsail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
2. Coastal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 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 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Surf City, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Surf City, NC
How many schools are in Surf City, NC?
Surf City, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,817 students in total.
How do schools in Surf City perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Surf City score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Surf City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Surf City?
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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