- Topsail Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Burgaw Middle School (786:1 vs. 245:1).
- Topsail Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Burgaw Middle School (179 vs. 26).
- Topsail Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Burgaw Middle School (186 vs. 109).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Topsail Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Burgaw Middle School (186 vs. 109).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Topsail Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Burgaw Middle School (179 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Topsail Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Burgaw Middle School (71 vs. 37).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Topsail Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Burgaw Middle School (786:1 vs. 245:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Burgaw Middle School
$11,425.37
Topsail Middle School
$11,425.37
Local revenue share
Burgaw Middle School
23.6%
Topsail Middle School
23.6%
State revenue share
Burgaw Middle School
59.5%
Topsail Middle School
59.5%
Federal revenue share
Burgaw Middle School
17%
Topsail Middle School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Burgaw Middle School
26%
Topsail Middle School
26%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pender County
$76,838
Pender County
$76,838
Poverty rate
Pender County
10.7%
Pender County
10.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pender County
29.8%
Pender County
29.8%
Unemployment rate
Pender County
3.3%
Pender County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.