For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,589 students in Hampstead, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hampstead, NC are Topsail Middle School and Surf City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hampstead, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hampstead, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail Middle School and Surf City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hampstead?
2 public middle schools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hampstead include: Surf City Middle School vs. Topsail Middle School, Topsail Middle School vs. Surf City Middle School
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