For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in Hampton, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, SC are Ben Hazel Primary and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hampton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Railroad Avenue West
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Gr: PK-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Gr: 4-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampton, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, SC include Ben Hazel Primary and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton?
2 public schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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