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Hampton City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
30
Schools
19,796
Students
$14,946
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
83.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
86.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Hampton City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 19,796 students across 30 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,946 is near the national average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE06–08897
C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE06–08707
CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE06–08676
FRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLE06–08610
THOMAS EATON MIDDLE06–08577
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BETHEL HIGH09–121,777
HAMPTON HIGH09–121,359
KECOUGHTAN HIGH09–121,564
PHOEBUS HIGH09–121,365
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MOTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK248
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,946Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
32%
State
51.0%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
17.4%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
19,796
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.1%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 30 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Hampton City Public Schools has 30 public schools, serving a total of 19,796 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hampton City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hampton City Public Schools spend per student?
Hampton City Public Schools spends $14,946 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hampton City Public Schools?
84% of students in Hampton City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hampton City Public Schools?
No, Hampton City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hampton City Public Schools serve?
Hampton City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hampton City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hampton City Public Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.