Best High Schools in Topsail Beach, NC

Topsail Beach, NC has 3 high schools with 2,235 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 Topsail Beach score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Topsail Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pender Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Wilmington Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 255 Students

3. Topsail High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students

Best Middle Schools in Topsail Beach, NC

Topsail Beach, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,665 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 Topsail Beach score 61% 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 Topsail Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Topsail Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students

2. Holly Shelter Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Topsail Beach, NC

Topsail Beach, NC has 4 elementary schools with 2,210 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 Topsail Beach score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Topsail Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

2. Porters Neck Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students

3. North Topsail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

4. South Topsail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Topsail Beach, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Topsail Beach, NC has a total population of 461 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Topsail Beach, NC

6,110

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 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

D-

31.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Topsail Beach, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Topsail Beach, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Topsail Beach, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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