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Hampton City School District

1 Franklin Street
Hampton, VA 23669-3570
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hampton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 19,657 students in Hampton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Hampton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
33 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
19,657 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
1,402 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hampton City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#49 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
69%
68%
(20-21)
70%
69%
(20-21)
53%
59%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
59%
22%
% White
21%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,487 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,005 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$256 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,487
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,005
$15,257

Best Hampton City School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3401 Matoaka Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1067
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
William Mason Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Marcella Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Wellington Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
George P. Phenix Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,559 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,802 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Kecoughtan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
703 Lemaster Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Phoebus High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Ireland St
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Francis Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Beach Rd
Hampton, VA 23664
(757) 850-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Hunter B. Andrews
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Tarrant Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Syms Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Jane H. Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 N Mallory St
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1056
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Albert W. Patrick Iii Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Apollo Dr
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Concord Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4634
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Thomas Eaton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 Cunningham Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4627
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Luther W. Machen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Sacramento Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 727-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Captain John Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
379 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mary T. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 Andrews Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5092
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Paul Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Tidemill Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
671 Bell St
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Mary S. Peake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Salina St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 Aberdeen Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1636 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1646 Briarfield Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
1067 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
One Franklin Street, 522 Woodl
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 850-5000
Rank: n/an/a
339 Old Buckroe Rd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1061
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hampton City School District?
Hampton City School District manages 33 public schools serving 19,657 students.
What is the rank of Hampton City School District?
Hampton City School District is ranked #48 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton City School District?
59% of Hampton City School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampton City School District?
Hampton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hampton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,005 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 33 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,657 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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