Serving 1,777 students in grades 9-12, Topsail High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topsail High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Topsail High School's student population of 1,777 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Topsail High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topsail High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
84%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topsail High School's ranking?
Topsail High School is ranked #309 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Topsail High School often compared to?
Topsail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pender High School, Heide Trask High School, Pender Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Topsail High School?
The graduation rate of Topsail High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Topsail High School?
1,777 students attend Topsail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Topsail High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topsail High School?
Topsail High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Topsail High School offer ?
Topsail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Topsail High School part of?
Topsail High School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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