For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,976 students in Hampton City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hampton City, VA are Bethel High School, Hampton High School and Kecoughtan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Hampton City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Hampton City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethel High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampton City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Kecoughtan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Phoebus High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ireland St
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1000
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hampton City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hampton City, VA include Bethel High School, Hampton High School and Kecoughtan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampton City?
4 public high schools are located in Hampton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton City?
Hampton City public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hampton City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hampton City include: Bethel High School vs. Hampton High School, Phoebus High School vs. Kecoughtan High School, Kecoughtan High School vs. Phoebus High School
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