For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,888 students in Hampstead, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Hampstead, NC is Topsail High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hampstead, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Topsail High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampstead, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hampstead, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampstead?
1 public high schools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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