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What's one thing Wade Hampton High gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
617
High
DISTRICT 252 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMPTON·NCES 450391200610
Hampton County High School
115 Airport Road Avenue, Varnville, SC 29944 · (803) 943-3568 · Hampton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL617 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 148 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 178 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 156 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 135 | 22% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Hampton. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Hampton County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 617 | #151 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #161 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.5% | #156 of 217 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 617 | 34.9 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 676 | 38.9 | 17.4:1 | 100% (676) |
| 2022-23 | 498 | 40.7 | 12.3:1 | 100% (498) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hampton County High School.
About Hampton County High School
Located in Varnville, South Carolina, Hampton County High School is a low-enrollment high school. It reported 617 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. High schools in South Carolina average about 953 students, which makes this school 35% below average.
Hampton counts 9 schools and 2,272 students, including Hampton County High School.
The largest group at Hampton County High School is Black students, at 71%. Smaller groups are 21% White, 5% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. County-wide, 53% of Hampton County residents are Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 46%.
Hampton County High School has 34.9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Across high schools in South Carolina, the average ratio is 15.5:1.
American Community Survey estimates for Hampton County show that the median household earns about $44,711 a year, about 12% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Hampton County has 10 public schools with about 2,272 students, including Hampton County High School.
The closest school to Hampton County High School is North District Middle, located about 0.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Hampton County High School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
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Hampton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,254
Census ACS
Median income
$44,711
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,272 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hampton
- Hampton ElementaryMiddle · 275 students
- Varnville ElementaryElementary · 251 students
- North District MiddleMiddle · 239 students
- Ben Hazel PrimaryElementary · 222 students
- Estill ElementaryElementary · 196 students
- Brunson ElementaryElementary · 178 students
Other schools in Varnville
- Varnville ElementaryElementary · 251 students
- North District MiddleMiddle · 239 students
Nearby schools
- North District Middle0.7 mi · 239
- Varnville Elementary1.2 mi · 251
- Hampton Elementary1.9 mi · 275
- Ben Hazel Primary2.4 mi · 222
- Brunson Elementary7.3 mi · 178
- Estill Middle9.7 mi · 154
Frequently asked questions
About Hampton County High SchoolHow large is Hampton County High School?
Hampton County High School enrolls approximately 617 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Hampton County High School serve?
Hampton County High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton County High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hampton County High School is approximately 17.7:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hampton County High School?
At Hampton County High School, the student body is approximately 21% White, 5% Hispanic, 71% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Hampton County High School in?
Hampton County High School is part of Hampton.
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