For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 676 students in Hampton County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Hampton County, SC is Hampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton County, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Hampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Hampton County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hampton County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Hampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hampton County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hampton County, SC include Hampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampton County?
1 public high schools are located in Hampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton County?
Hampton County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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