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Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Topsail Annandale Elementary School is a PK–4 elementary school in Hampstead, NC, serving 580 students in the coastal community as part of Pender County Schools. The school has ranked among North Carolina's top elementary schools for well over a decade, earning a 5-star state rating every year since 2015–2016. In 2025–2026 it ranked 116th out of 1,492 elementary schools statewide (92nd percentile), and in 2022–2023 it reached 26th place (98th percentile). Math is a notable strength: 87.9% of third graders and 80.8% of fourth graders scored proficient in math in 2025–2026, easily clearing district and state averages. Reading proficiency also outpaced the district and state by comfortable margins.

Families looking at nearby schools will find Topsail Annandale among the stronger performers in the coastal area. Its rank is higher than in-district neighbors like North Topsail Elementary (129th), South Topsail Elementary (214th), Surf City Elementary (264th), and far above Rocky Point Elementary (793rd). Chronic absenteeism is unusually low—just 14.6% in 2024–2025 versus 24.5% for Pender County Schools and 24.2% statewide—and it has stayed well under district and state rates for several years. Since the school serves only through 4th grade, 5th-grade results from nearby PK–5 buildings are not directly comparable. Its student body also has a much lower free/reduced-price lunch rate than its four in-district neighbors, which is useful context for score comparisons.

A defining feature of Topsail Annandale is its effectiveness with specific groups of students. Military-connected students ranked #1 in North Carolina in both 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 and #4 in 2024–2025. Students receiving special education services ranked 9th statewide in 2023–2024 (99th percentile), and low-socioeconomic-status students consistently ranked in the 91st percentile or higher. Even among closely ranked peers, the school differentiates itself in these areas. While its lower-poverty enrollment differs from most Pender County Schools elementaries, strong subgroup performance suggests its success is not explained by demographics alone. For families seeking a high-achieving, stable school community with strong attendance, Topsail Annandale is a standout.

580

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17385 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443

(910) 270-1977

District: Pender County Schools

Students who attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Topsail Middle
High:	Pender Early College High
	Topsail High

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (80% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of North Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg63%

North Carolina avg60%

116^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 246Pender County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	89.8	116 of 1492	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	90.3	106 of 1490	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	68 of 1505	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	26 of 1502	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	89 of 1514	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.8	98 of 1489	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	69 of 1473	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.8	111 of 1434	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	89.2	92 of 1429	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	84.9	158 of 1425	88.9%	★★★★☆
2015	84.5	162 of 1440	88.8%	★★★★☆
2014	80.6	227 of 1390	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	82.1	201 of 1403	85.7%	★★★★☆
2012	78.0	245 of 1388	82.3%	★★★★☆
2011	79.4	214 of 1381	84.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	83.5	38 of 634	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	72.6	85 of 646	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.0	77 of 897	91.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	149 of 1447	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	83.8	171 of 1451	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	90.7	87 of 1455	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	14 of 1459	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	85 of 1458	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	122 of 1440	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	86 of 1424	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.4	107 of 1405	92.4%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	68.3	141 of 494	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	250 of 612	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	95.3	31 of 843	96.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	82.3	129 of 1434	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	77.4	194 of 1437	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	91.1	44 of 1450	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	17 of 1437	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	156 of 1329	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	94.8	16 of 1361	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	75.6	213 of 1332	84.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	98 of 1451	93.2%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	59 of 1450	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	52 of 1464	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	49 of 1461	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	87 of 1464	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	77 of 1444	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	66 of 1430	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	87.1	133 of 1413	90.6%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	4 of 72	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	1 of 75	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	1 of 81	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	10 of 85	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	16 of 76	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	85.0	3 of 72	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	1 of 76	98.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	91.0	6 of 97	93.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.6	114 of 815	86.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	75 of 821	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.3	9 of 801	98.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	287 of 1146	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.1	206 of 1172	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	145 of 1166	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	99 of 1183	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	79.5	193 of 1194	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.6	197 of 1172	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.7	159 of 1183	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	206 of 1178	82.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)96th percentile+3 vs school

Military Connected (2025)94th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)86th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile-17 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)71st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics84%+20 vs state

Reading76%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, October 21, 2016

i am very pleased with the curriculum and progress!! My little kindergarten girl is proud to be an Osprey!!! SOAR OSPREY'S SOAR !!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 4, 2011

This school is amazing. Never have I seen teachers, administrators and staff care so much about the students. Great job TES!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	89.8	116^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.3	106^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.9%	10	87.9	80.8		77.8	74.6			$8,786	$660	$8,125
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%)	82.1	214^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.7%		77	297^th of 1490 public elementary schools	80.1%	83	80.4	74.2	85.1	66.7	64.5	73.4	85.1	$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%)	89.2	129^th of 1492 public elementary schools	91.4%		85.5	165^th of 1490 public elementary schools	88.9%	36	90.4	86.4	78.4	71.1	75.4	72.1	87.4	$9,936	$444	$9,492
Surf City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12345-A Literacy Lane	Hampstead	28445	Onslow 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%)	78.3	264^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.3%		66.8	451^st of 1490 public elementary schools	69.7%	187	81.9	69.7	77.2	67.8	68.3	65.5	75.9	$7,721	$547	$7,175
Porters Neck Elementary	Public	K-5	416 Edgewater Club Rd	Wilmington	28411	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 251-2975	666	42	16.0	22.4%	530 (79.6%)	30 (4.5%)	58 (8.7%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	79.6	246^th of 1492 public elementary schools	83.5%		86.3	156^th of 1490 public elementary schools	89.5%	90	74.8	79.1	71.4	71.5	73.6	65.7	75.2
Rocky Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Elementary School Road	Rocky Point	28457	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 675-2309	403	29	13.7	99.3%	145 (36.0%)	55 (13.6%)	189 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	46.6	793^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	46.8%		62.5	522^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	65.0%	271	52.8	58.1	72.6	41.5	51.6	58.1	66.1	$11,562	$1,485	$10,077
Ogden Elementary	Public	K-5	3637 Middle Sound Rd	Wilmington	28411	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 686-6464	619	39	15.9	17.6%	541 (87.4%)	7 (1.1%)	36 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.0%)	94.7	47^th of 1492 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.8	22^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	98.5%	25	561.6	92.1	88.2	84.9	83.3	80.0	86.4	$9,099	$487	$8,612
Murrayville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Mabee Way	Wilmington	28411	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 790-5067	573	40	14.2	99.5%	297 (51.8%)	79 (13.8%)	129 (22.5%)	27 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (6.3%)	76.7	287^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.8%		66.6	454^th of 1490 public elementary schools	69.5%	167	81.3	71.1	78.4	66.7	61.1	64.9	78.4	$9,901	$832	$9,069
Castle Hayne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Roger Haynes Drive	Castle Hayne	28429	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 602-4970	531	37	14.5	99.4%	261 (49.2%)	101 (19.0%)	121 (22.8%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.0%)	68.8	439^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.6%		70	396^th of 1490 public elementary schools	73.4%	43	70.6	72.0	79.8	56.5	57.3	60.7	78.6	$10,690	$1,150	$9,540
Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary	Public	K-5	6701 Gordon Road	Wilmington	28405	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 397-1544	461	32	14.2	30.4%	342 (74.2%)	31 (6.7%)	39 (8.5%)	13 (2.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	91	98^th of 1492 public elementary schools	93.4%		91.7	86^th of 1490 public elementary schools	94.2%	12	87.7	86.8	90.2	70.4	76.5	73.8	91.8	$10,965	$754	$10,211

Frequently Asked Questions about Topsail Annandale Elementary School

What district is Topsail Annandale Elementary School in?

Pender County Schools

How many students attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 580 students attended Topsail Annandale Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Topsail Annandale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Topsail Middle
High : Pender Early College High
High : Topsail High

What is the racial makeup of Topsail Annandale Elementary School?

Students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Topsail Annandale Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks in the top 7.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

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