Topsail High vs Pender 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.
Topsail High
Hampstead, NC
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
1,888 students
Pender High
Burgaw, NC
4.9/10
High School9th – 12th
672 students
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| Metric | Topsail High | Pender High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 3.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.8% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| State Rank | #885 of 2,660 | #2,204 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 17th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Topsail High | Pender High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hampstead (28443) | Burgaw (28425) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,392 | $65,163 |
| Median Home Value | $356,500 | $206,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,372 | $989 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.6% | 23.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 30 min |