For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in Hampton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, IA are South Side Elementary School, Hampton-dumont Middle School and Hampton-dumont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Gr: 1-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Hampton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, IA include South Side Elementary School, Hampton-dumont Middle School and Hampton-dumont High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton?
4 public schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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