Topsail High School

Topsail High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
245 N Saint Johns Church Rd,  Hampstead, NC
Pender County Schools
3.8
2.6
1,888 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christopher P Madden
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
88.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
84.1%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 351 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 278 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 276 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 227 Students
Appalachian State University 224 Students
East Carolina University 213 Students
Cape Fear Community College 123 Students
Western Carolina University 106 Students
Duke University 105 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 102 Students
Biology 97 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Chemistry 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 155 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/26/2025
As a senior at Topsail High School, I have seen the highs and lows. Our administration here has tried effortlessly to create a bond with the students. The real relationship is between the students themselves.
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
My high school experience has greatly improved this year. With a new principal and more focus on the positives, we have come together and become a connected school community much more likely to succeed.
4.0 Senior
9/6/2024
Going to Topsail high school has overall been a very positive experience. The people are nice, and the teachers are great at their jobs.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 15 Reviews
2.0 other
6/4/2025
this school needs a new admin. who's idea is it to make exams based off of attendance? students constantly feel like they HAVE to come to school when they're sick, when they have personal issues, etc. they care more abt the schools image than the students attending.
5.0 parent
12/30/2024
I have had two sons attend this school. One was accepted by an Ivy league university, then got an MD. The other accepted by a Big Ten university and went on for his JD. The teachers and students were outstanding. Every place has detractors and people who would not do well anywhere. This school gave...
1.0 student
10/16/2024
The new administration is so so awful, the worst in years.
3.0 student
6/27/2024
Here's the run down, I've attended this school for 3 years and I'm going into junior year. I've made great friends but this may not be the situation for everyone. Some kids are singled out. The classes are lacking in many areas, while they do offer some great extracurricular, the core classes are be...

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Topsail High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hampstead, NC, in the Hampstead neighborhood, and is served by the Pender County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,888 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Topsail High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $567,146. Discover additional schools in the area, like Topsail Middle School, Topsail Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hampstead has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Topsail High School.

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