Topsail Middle

Pender County Schools
17445 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
837 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Topsail Middle School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Pender County School District. Situated along the US Highway 17 corridor, the school provides a comprehensive middle school experience for students in the growing coastal community of Hampstead. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic program, Topsail Middle School functions as a central hub for the local community, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and civic engagement. By leveraging its digital presence, the school maintains clear communication with families regarding its operational updates, educational resources, and institutional goals. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the needs of the surrounding Pender County population.
837
Total Students
44.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    699 (83.5%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.5%)
  • Black
    21 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pender County Schools
Phone: (910)270-2612
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/tms/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 122
Grade 6 268
Grade 7 211
Grade 8 236
Gender Ratio
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