For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,337 students in Hampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Hampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,337 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hampton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
65%
31%
% White
26%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Hampton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Railroad Avenue West
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Grades: PK-3
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #44.
Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Grades: 4-6
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
North District Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Yemassee Highway
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampton School District?
Hampton School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,337 students.
What is the rank of Hamptonhool District?
Hamptonhool District is ranked #46 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamptonhool District?
65% of Hamptonhool District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamptonhool District?
Hamptonhool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
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