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Hopewell city

Virginia · Public K-12

Hopewell city's school count of 7 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 3,949 students inside Virginia, around 17% of the county population. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hopewell city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,949
-394 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School 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
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,949
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,729
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
2,010 students
Middle
1
803 students
High
1
1,136 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hopewell City Public Schools
3,949 students · 1 district in Hopewell city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hopewell 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
White
41%
Hispanic
9%
Black
44%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
18%
Hispanic
16%
Black
58%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.4% under 18

Test scores in Hopewell city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 5 schools in Hopewell city ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hopewell HighHopewellHigh09-121,136·
Carter G. Woodson MiddleHopewellMiddle06-08803·
Dupont ElementaryHopewellElementaryKG-05589·
Patrick Copeland ElementaryHopewellElementaryKG-05579·
Harry E. James ElementaryHopewellElementaryKG-05535·
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning CenterHopewellElementaryPK-PK307·
New HOPE AcademyHopewellElementaryN-N··

Cities in Hopewell city

Hopewell7 schools

About Hopewell city

Hopewell city is a low-population county of about 22,959 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,949 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,729, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 28% noticeably below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Hopewell city is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,010 students), 1 middle school (803), and 1 high school (1,136).

Hopewell City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,949 students across Hopewell city.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,949 students, declined 9% from the 4,343 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 26% to 18%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hopewell city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hopewell city?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Hopewell city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,949.
How many high schools are in Hopewell city?
Hopewell city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,136 students.
How many middle schools are in Hopewell city?
Hopewell city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 803 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hopewell city?
Hopewell city, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,010 students.
What is the largest school district in Hopewell city?
Hopewell City Public Schools is the largest school district in Hopewell city, serving approximately 3,949 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Hopewell city?
Hopewell city has roughly 22,959 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hopewell city?
Median household income in Hopewell city is $54,729, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 18.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hopewell city?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Hopewell city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hopewell city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.8% of students in Hopewell city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hopewell city schools?
Across Hopewell city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data