Topsail Middle School vs. Surf City Middle School
Should I attend Topsail Middle School or Surf City Middle 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
Topsail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades 5-8, Topsail Middle 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 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Surf City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
785 students
656 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#630 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
130
-
Grade 6 Students
207
202
Grade 7 Students
210
207
Grade 8 Students
238
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
