For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,976 students in Hampton, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hampton, VA are Kecoughtan High School, Bethel High School and Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Hampton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethel High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kecoughtan High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,240 students
Rank: #44.
Phoebus High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Ireland St
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1000
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Hampton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5032
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5032
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1589 Wingfield Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4639
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Phenix Hall #304
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5793
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5793
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
331 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4638
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4638
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
23 Semple Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Grades: 3-8
| 81 students
Hamptonnewport News Less Secure Detention Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4315 Kecoughtan Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mary Peake Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1306 Thomas St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1247
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2113 Woodmansee Dr
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5084
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5084
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Multi-disabled School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
700 Shell Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
200 Claremont Ave
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 926-2555
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 926-2555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hampton, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hampton, VA include Kecoughtan High School, Bethel High School and Hampton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampton?
4 public high schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hampton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hampton include: Kecoughtan High School vs. Phoebus High School, Phoebus High School vs. Kecoughtan High School, Bethel High School vs. Hampton High School
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