West Pender Middle vs Topsail Middle
West Pender Middle and Topsail Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.7 out of 10. Topsail Middle is significantly larger with 855 students, about 4.5× the size of West Pender Middle (188). In math proficiency, Topsail Middle 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.
West Pender Middle
Burgaw, NC
5.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
188 students
Topsail Middle
Hampstead, NC
5.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
855 students
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| Metric | West Pender Middle | Topsail Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 20.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #1,812 of 2,660 | #1,696 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 32th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Pender Middle | Topsail Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 58.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 66.0% |
| 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 |