Top Rankings
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,268 students in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
43%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,987 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,520
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,987
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hampton-Dumont Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District is ranked #248 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
54% of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hampton-Dumont Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,987 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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