Serious incidents run well below the district average, and reporting is largely complete, with one or more categories missing.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 8 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 2 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Malpass Corner Elementary ranks #5 of 13 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Topsail Elementary | PK–05 | 99 | B |
| South Topsail Elementary | PK–05 | 98 | B |
| Topsail Middle | 05–08 | 78 | B |
| Pender Innovative Learning Academy | KG–12 | 68 | B |
| Surf City Middle | 06–08 | 51 | B |
| Topsail High | 09–12 | 49 | B |
| Heide Trask High | 09–12 | 37 | B |
| Penderlea Elementary | KG–08 | 34 | B |