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7 schools in Hampstead

North Carolina · Public K-12

Hampstead, North Carolina hosts 7 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 6,118 students, broken out as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Hampstead

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,118
+1,704 (+39%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
North Topsail ElementaryElementaryPK-05529
South Topsail ElementaryElementaryPK-05618
Surf City ElementaryElementaryPK-05857
Surf City MiddleMiddle06-08752
Topsail Annandale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04580
Topsail HighHigh09-121,945
Topsail MiddleMiddle05-08837

About Hampstead

Hampstead, North Carolina is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 6,118 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Hampstead is around 874 students, 53% above the North Carolina average of about 571.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,118 students, grew 39% from the 4,414 reported in SY 2017-18. Hampstead now counts 7 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 86% to 82%.

On allk12, the community for Hampstead discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hampstead?
Hampstead, North Carolina has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,118 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hampstead?
Hampstead has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hampstead?
Topsail High is the largest public school in Hampstead by enrollment, with approximately 1,945 students.
What school districts serve Hampstead?
Hampstead public schools are operated by Pender County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Hampstead cover?
Public schools in Hampstead serve students from pre-K through grade 12.