Total enrollment
2,272
-738 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
Hampton County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Hampton County clocks in around 2,272 students across 10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Hampton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 33%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
65%
was 63%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,272
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,711
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
987 students
Middle
3
668 students
High
1
617 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hampton
2,272 students · 1 district in Hampton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hampton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Hampton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Brunson Elementary· 75.0%
- Hampton Elementary· 62.2%
- Ben Hazel Primary· 60.5%
- Varnville Elementary· 57.4%
- Estill Elementary· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Estill Middle· 33.6%
- North District Middle· 54.1%
- Estill Elementary· 56.0%
- Varnville Elementary· 57.4%
- Ben Hazel Primary· 60.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton County High School | Varnville | High | 09-12 | 617 | · |
| Hampton Elementary | Hampton | Middle | 04-06 | 275 | · |
| Varnville Elementary | Varnville | Elementary | PK-03 | 251 | · |
| North District Middle | Varnville | Middle | 07-08 | 239 | · |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Hampton | Elementary | PK-03 | 222 | · |
| Estill Elementary | Estill | Elementary | PK-04 | 196 | · |
| Brunson Elementary | Brunson | Elementary | PK-06 | 178 | · |
| Estill Middle | Estill | Middle | 05-08 | 154 | · |
| Fennell Elementary | Yemassee | Elementary | PK-06 | 140 | · |
| Estill High | Estill | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Hampton County
About Hampton County
Hampton County is a compact South Carolina county of about 18,254 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 2,272 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $44,711 a year, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 24% below the South Carolina median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Hampton County is built around 5 elementary schools (987 students), 3 middle schools (668), 1 high school (617), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Hampton County is Hampton, which alone enrolls about 2,272 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 25%: 3,010 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,272 in SY 2024-25. Hampton County now counts 9 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 33% to 26% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Hampton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Hampton County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data