Hampstead’s South Topsail Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Pender County Schools district. It is among the few public elementary schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. South Topsail Elementary School is located less than 1 mile from Castle Bay.

Hampstead’s Topsail Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Pender County Schools district. It is among the few public middle schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

Hampstead’s Topsail High School serves grades 9-12 in the Pender County Schools district. It is among the few public high schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. This school has an average Parent Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 20 parents.