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Best Public Schools in Hampstead, NC

At a glance

Schools

6,118

Students

5-star school

Top rankedTopsail Annandale Elementary School106^th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Topsail High up 9 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

North Topsail Elementary 15.9 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The city of Hampstead, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Pender County Schools district, providing a range of educational opportunities.

Several schools in Hampstead stand out as top performers. Topsail Annandale Elementary School consistently ranks among the best in the state, with exceptional math and reading proficiency. Similarly, North Topsail Elementary is a high-achieving school, particularly in math. At the high school level, Topsail High stands out with strong graduation rates and solid test scores.

Overall, the schools in Hampstead demonstrate strong academic performance, with many exceeding district and state averages in key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. While there is some variation in outcomes, especially at the elementary level, the middle schools and high school in the area are also notable performers. These schools provide a solid educational foundation for students in Hampstead and the surrounding Pender County community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Topsail High	Public	9-12	245 St. Johns Church Road	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-2755	1,945	67	29.0	23.5%	1,603 (82.4%)	60 (3.1%)	148 (7.6%)	15 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	110 (5.7%)	79.4	136^th of 641 public high schools	78.8%		76.8	145^th of 640 public high schools	77.3%	9	75.2	77.5	56.7	83.6															$8,065	$589	$7,476
Topsail Middle	Public	5-8	17445 US Hwy 17	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-2612	837	45	18.6	20.1%	699 (83.5%)	21 (2.5%)	67 (8.0%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.5%)	82.5	113^th of 773 public middle schools	85.4%		82.1	116^th of 793 public middle schools	85.4%	3							83.7	73.4	74.3	64.3			68.3	67.2	66.0	68.3	86.2	76.1	$8,344	$489	$7,855
South Topsail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	997 Hoover Road	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-2756	618	38	16.1	99.5%	475 (76.9%)	19 (3.1%)	67 (10.8%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.3%)	77	297^th of 1490 public elementary schools	80.1%		84	187^th of 1505 public elementary schools	87.6%	110					78.2	77.6	68.4				61.8	70.6	63.2				65.0		$10,357	$486	$9,871
North Topsail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1310 Sloop Point Loop Road	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-0694	529	33	15.9	99.1%	450 (85.1%)	12 (2.3%)	36 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	85.5	165^th of 1490 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.8	130^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.4%	35					82.5	89.3	80.0				51.8	75.7	76.8				75.8		$9,936	$444	$9,492
Topsail Annandale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17385 US Hwy 17	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-1977	580	34	17.0	19.8%	502 (86.6%)	13 (2.2%)	42 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.9%)	90.3	106^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.9%		93.3	68^th of 1505 public elementary schools	95.5%	38					85.0	80.2					64.7	80.2							$8,786	$660	$8,125
Surf City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12345-A Literacy Lane	Hampstead	28445	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 928-0067	857	51	16.8	99.6%	684 (79.8%)	25 (2.9%)	79 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.2%)	66.8	451^st of 1490 public elementary schools	69.7%		78.4	274^th of 1505 public elementary schools	81.8%	177					67.9	68.1	57.4				47.4	72.3	63.9				67.1		$7,721	$547	$7,175
Surf City Middle	Public	6-8	12345-B Literacy Lane	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 928-0087	752	41	18.4	21.3%	621 (82.6%)	11 (1.5%)	61 (8.1%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (6.6%)	78.5	146^th of 773 public middle schools	81.1%		81.6	118^th of 793 public middle schools	85.1%	28								79.3	74.1	64.5				65.7	62.4	63.0		66.8	$6,848	$445	$6,403

Cities Near Hampstead

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wilmington	8.74 mi	45	220^th
Holly Ridge	12.45 mi	3	81^st
Castle Hayne	13.08 mi	5	74^th
Rocky Point	13.11 mi	5	329^th
Wrightsville Beach	15.04 mi	1	2^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.