Best Schools in Hampton County, SC
Hampton County, SC has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,699 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Hampton County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hampton County, SC
The top high schools in Hampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wade Hampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
2. Estill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hampton County, SC
The top middle schools in Hampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 281 Students
2. North District Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students
3. Estill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hampton County, SC
The top elementary schools in Hampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brunson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
2. Ben Hazel Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 216 Students
3. Varnville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 248 Students
4. Estill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
5. Fennell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hampton County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hampton County, SC has a total population of 18,561 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hampton County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hampton County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hampton County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hampton County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hampton County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hampton County, SC
How many schools are in Hampton County, SC?
Hampton County, SC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,699 students in total.
How do schools in Hampton County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hampton County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Hampton County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hampton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations