For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,562 students in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Briarfield are Hampton High School, Aberdeen Elementary School and C. Alton Lindsay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Aberdeen Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1646 Briarfield Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA include Hampton High School, Aberdeen Elementary School and C. Alton Lindsay Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton?
the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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