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South Topsail Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Students: 557

Type: Public

9/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 398:1

Certified Teachers: 90%

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14 Reviews

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Pender County School District

997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443

(910) 270-2756

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9/10

Test Scores

7/10

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College Readiness

9/10

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The principal is always available to talk to you, but there’s always problems to address. The assistant principal needs therapy!!! Teachers degrade students, screaming and yelling. The teachers I dealt with just wants to get through the year without caring if your child learns anything. Bullying is

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Posted by a parent on 8/17/2025

Since Mrs. Bates took over this school is drastically better!

Posted by a parent on 5/23/2025

We have been at STES for 4 years now and we have always loved the school!! Teachers and staff have always been very welcoming! We have LOVED each and every teacher we have had! My son was challenged on certain subjects he excelled at... If I didn't feel like he was challenged enough I simply picked

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Posted by a parent on 9/6/2013

This is by far the worst school my children have ever attended. I have been disappointed time and time again with every aspect of this school. STES cares about test scores and nothing else. They dont care if your child actually learns anything all year other than how to get a high score on the stand

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Posted by a parent on 6/5/2013

We moved to the area in December and my children started to school after the break. We have been more than thrilled with our expeierence at STES! The staff has been very welcoming and inviting to both students and parents. STES staff members are very supportive and strive for the best for the studen

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Posted by a parent on 5/23/2013

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Hampstead schools - South Topsail Elementary School is located at 997 Hoover Road, Hampstead NC 28443. South Topsail Elementary School is in the Pender County School District. South Topsail Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.