For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,272 students in Hampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Hampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,278 Schools
# Students
2,272 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
56,661 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hampton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
65%
31%
% White
26%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Hampton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Railroad Avenue West
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Gr: PK-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Gr: PK-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Gr: 4-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Yemassee Highway
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
North District Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampton School District?
Hampton School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,272 students.
What is the rank of Hamptonhool District?
Hamptonhool District is ranked #51 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamptonhool District?
65% of Hamptonhool District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamptonhool District?
Hamptonhool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
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