Can I use Hampton city's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Hampton city school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Hampton city?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Hampton city?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hampton city Schools & Education

Name: Hampton city, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Hampton city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,985

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#88

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hampton city

Measured School Summary

Hampton city performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,985 per pupil, Hampton city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hampton city before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

36 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #88 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,985

$956 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Hampton city has 36 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Hampton city school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Hampton City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 33 of 36 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#88

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hampton City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

19,796 students

Elementary 20Middle 5High 4Other 4

33 listed schools in this county slice.

New Horizons Governor's School

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Hampton City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 33 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hampton city?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hampton city district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Data Story

Hampton city reports per-pupil spending below seven thousand dollars

Education data brief for Hampton city, Virginia.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Per-pupil spending

Hampton city records a per-pupil expenditure of $6,985, a figure approximately 12% lower than the Virginia state average of $7,941 and nearly half the national average of $13,000. The city's education landscape is defined by its 36 schools, all of which are situated in urban city locales. The primary district, Hampton City Public Schools, serves 19,796 students, with Bethel High being the largest campus at 1,777 students. The graduation rate of 90.0% is higher than both the state average of 89.0% and the national average of 87.0%. The composite school score is 44.5, trailing the state average of 54.1. The city also hosts the New Horizons Governor's School and one alternative facility. Consult the NCES Common Core of Data for further enrollment specifics.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hampton city

Reported Enrollment

19,796

30 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary20

Middle5

High4

Other7

2 School Districts in Hampton city

Hampton City Public Schools

New Horizons Governor's School

1 school

0 students

36 Public Schools in Hampton city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Showing 20 of 36 matching schools

Public schools in Hampton city, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BETHEL HIGH	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,777
KECOUGHTAN HIGH	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23669City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,564
George P. Phenix Elementary	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	1,516
PHOEBUS HIGH	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23663City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,365
HAMPTON HIGH	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23669City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,359
Hunter B. Andrews	Profile	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23661City: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	1,131
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23669City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	897
C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23661City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	707
CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	676
FRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLE	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23663City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	610
THOMAS EATON MIDDLE	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	577
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	540
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23661City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	494
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	457
Samuel P. Langley Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23669City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	456
Luther W. Machen Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	455
Francis Asbury Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23664City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	450
Paul Burbank Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	443
Aberdeen Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23666City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	442
Phillips Elementary	Record	Hampton City Public Schools	Hampton, 23669City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	417

BETHEL HIGH

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,777 students

KECOUGHTAN HIGH

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23669 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,564 students

George P. Phenix Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–8Primary1,516 students

PHOEBUS HIGH

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23663 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,365 students

HAMPTON HIGH

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23669 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,359 students

Hunter B. Andrews

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23661 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–8Primary1,131 students

BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23669 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle897 students

C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23661 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle707 students

CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle676 students

FRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLE

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23663 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle610 students

THOMAS EATON MIDDLE

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle577 students

Alfred S. Forrest Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary540 students

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23661 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary494 students

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary457 students

Samuel P. Langley Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23669 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary456 students

Luther W. Machen Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary455 students

Francis Asbury Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23664 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary450 students

Paul Burbank Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary443 students

Aberdeen Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23666 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary442 students

Phillips Elementary

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton, 23669 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary417 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,985

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Hampton city?

Hampton city has a school score of 45/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Hampton city?

The high school graduation rate in Hampton city is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Hampton city spend per student?

Hampton city spends $6,985 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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