Surf City Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School
Should I attend Surf City Elementary School or South Topsail Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Surf City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Topsail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Surf City Elementary 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Topsail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
723 students
486 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#517 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
130
78
Grade 1 Students
113
67
Grade 2 Students
128
81
Grade 3 Students
98
76
Grade 4 Students
123
70
Grade 5 Students
131
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
81%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%