Total enrollment
3,949
-394 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Hopewell
Virginia · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Hopewell reaches 3,949 students across 7 schools, with a level mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Hopewell
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 26%
% Hispanic
16%
was 10%
% Black
58%
was 57%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
22,959
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,949
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G. Woodson Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 803 |
| Dupont Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 589 |
| Harry E. James Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 535 |
| Hopewell High | High | 09-12 | 1,136 |
| New HOPE Academy | Elementary | N-N | · |
| Patrick Copeland Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 579 |
| Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 307 |
About Hopewell
Public education in Hopewell, Virginia runs across 7 schools that enrolls roughly 3,949 students. By footprint, Hopewell sits in the average-sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 564, lower than the state mean of about 672.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,949 students, decreased 9% from the 4,343 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 26% to 18% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hopewell discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.