SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

71%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

50%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Topsail High Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

67%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

72%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

73%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

67%
41%

ELA Proficiency

72%
45%

Science Proficiency

73%
55%

NC Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

95%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

11%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

15

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

13%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

13%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

6%
3%

AP Computer Science

1%
1%

AP Math

2%
2%

NC Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

23.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.35 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$103,427

NC Average: $80,144

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

NC Average: 4.9%

Median Home value

$456,367

NC Average: $293,064

Median Rent

$2,414 /mo

NC Average: $1,249

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

98.8%

NC Average: 89.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

22:1

NC Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

73

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,908

Average for all teachers in Pender County Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

355:1

NC Average: 348:1

Number of Support Staff

8

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

2

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

NC Average: 92%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

88%

NC Average: 86%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

98

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

101

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

571

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6709 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$10.14

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

85%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

2%

Latino

8%

Multiracial

4%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

16%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

5%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Topsail High

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Sea-tech

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Distance: 11.5 mi
Heide Trask High

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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Emsley A Laney High

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
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Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
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Dixon High

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 17.4 mi
New Hanover High

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Distance: 18.0 mi
John T Hoggard High

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 18.1 mi
J. C. Roe Center

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Distance: 20.8 mi
Pender High

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 21.5 mi
North Brunswick High

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Distance: 22.3 mi