Total enrollment
19,472
+249 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Hampton city
Virginia · Public K-12
Hampton city's public-school directory totals 36 schools, with student enrollment near 19,472. Hampton City Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $69,621. By grade band, the county runs 27 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Hampton city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
30
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hampton city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 74.3% | #34 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 19,472 | #14 of 118 | #497 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 30 | #13 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #76 of 118 | #1,352 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 90.1% | #34 of 107 | #276 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #50 of 115 | #622 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Hampton city school rankings
Residents
137,557
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
36
3 districts
Enrollment
19,472
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,621
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.1%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
27
10,065 students
Middle
5
3,393 students
High
4
6,014 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hampton City Public Schools
19,472 students · 3 districts in Hampton city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hampton city 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+
28.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
37
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Hampton city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Mary W. Jackson Elementary· 95.0%
- Bethel High· 88.0%
- Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle· 88.0%
- Hampton High· 88.0%
- Phoebus High· 88.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Captain John Smith Elementary· 56.0%
- Mary T. Christian Elementary· 59.0%
- Jane H. Bryan Elementary· 60.0%
- Aberdeen Elementary· 62.0%
- Alfred S. Forrest Elementary· 62.0%
Cities in Hampton city
About Hampton city
Across the average-sized Virginia county of Hampton city of about 137,557 residents, the public-school footprint covers 36 schools and about 19,472 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,621, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% lower than the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hampton city spans 27 elementary schools (10,065 students), 5 middle schools (3,393), and 4 high schools (6,014).
Hampton City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 19,472 students across Hampton city.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 19,472 students, remained close to its prior level from the 19,223 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Hampton city discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data