For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 676 students in Hampton County, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Hampton County, SC is Hampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton County, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Hampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Hampton County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hampton County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hampton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Hampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hampton County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hampton County, SC include Hampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampton County?
1 public high schools are located in Hampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton County?
Hampton County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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