For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,255 students in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington are George P. Phenix Elementary School and Bethel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George P. Phenix Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton City Public Schools Gov Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
1067 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton, VA include George P. Phenix Elementary School and Bethel High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton?
the neighborhood of Farmington, Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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