Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Topsail High School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topsail High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Topsail High School's student population of 1,547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Topsail High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topsail High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topsail High School's ranking?
Topsail High School is ranked #236 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Topsail High School often compared to?
Topsail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pender High School, Pender Early College High School, Heide Trask High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Topsail High School?
The graduation rate of Topsail High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Topsail High School?
1,547 students attend Topsail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Topsail High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topsail High School?
Topsail High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Topsail High School offer ?
Topsail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Topsail High School part of?
Topsail High School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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