Pender High vs Topsail High
Topsail High has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 4.9/10. Topsail High is significantly larger with 1,888 students, about 2.8× the size of Pender High (672). In math proficiency, Topsail High leads at 58.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Pender High
Burgaw, NC
4.9/10
High School9th – 12th
672 students
Topsail High
Hampstead, NC
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
1,888 students
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| Metric | Pender High | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.5 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 22.8% |
| Environment Score | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| State Rank | #2,204 of 2,660 | #885 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 67th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Pender High | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 58.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Burgaw (28425) | Hampstead (28443) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,163 | $89,392 |
| Median Home Value | $206,300 | $356,500 |
| Median Rent | $989 | $1,372 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.2% | 39.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 31 min |