For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,255 students in Hampstead, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hampstead, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NC are Topsail Annandale Elementary School, Topsail High School and South Topsail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampstead, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Grades: PK-4
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Topsail High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 St. Johns Church Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #33.
South Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Topsail Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17445 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2612
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 855 students
Rank: #55.
North Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Surf City Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345-b Literacy Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 928-0087
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 928-0087
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail Annandale Elementary School, Topsail High School and South Topsail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hampstead?
6 public schools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of students in Hampstead go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hampstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampstead include: Surf City Middle School vs. Topsail Middle School, North Topsail Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School, Topsail Annandale Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School
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