For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,337 students in Hampton County, SC (there are , serving 309 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Hampton County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampton County, SC are Varnville Elementary School, Ben Hazel Primary and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hampton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 60-69% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #44.
Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Grades: 4-6
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
North District Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Yemassee Highway
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Hampton County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampton County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Hampton County, SC include Varnville Elementary School, Ben Hazel Primary and Hampton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton County?
9 public schools are located in Hampton County.
What percentage of students in Hampton County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Hampton County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton County?
Hampton County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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