Hampton High School is a high school in Hampton, Tennessee.
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Hampton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Elizabethton, TN, covering approximately 337.7 square miles. The typical drive time to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 9.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching 19.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton High School's student population of 368 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hampton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampton High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampton High School's ranking?
Hampton High School is ranked #1190 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hampton High School often compared to?
Hampton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampton High School?
The graduation rate of Hampton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hampton High School?
368 students attend Hampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hampton High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hampton High School offer ?
Hampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hampton High School part of?
Hampton High School is part of Carter County School District.
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