Hampton School District

372 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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

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.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#43 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
41%
44%
52%
33%
50%
80-84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.67
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
1,525 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
65%
31%
# White Students
600 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
26%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
114
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
193
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Hampton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
628 Railroad Avenue West
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Grades: PK-3
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #44.
Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Grades: 4-6
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
North District Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Yemassee Highway
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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