Hampton High School vs. Bethel High School
Should I attend Hampton High School or Bethel High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Hampton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,815 students in grades 9-12, Bethel High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,336 students
1,815 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#409 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
420
562
Grade 10 Students
293
459
Grade 11 Students
314
440
Grade 12 Students
309
354
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
76%
68%
% White
10%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%