For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,336 students in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Briarfield is Hampton High 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hampton High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton, VA include Hampton High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarfield, Hampton?
1 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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