For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,945 students in Hampstead, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Hampstead, NC is Topsail High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hampstead, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Topsail High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampstead, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topsail High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 St. Johns Church Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hampstead, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampstead?
1 public high schools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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