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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hampton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,024 students in Hampton, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 919 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Hampton, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, GA are Rocky Creek Elementary School, Dutchtown High School and Mount Carmel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hampton, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
803 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 707-1469
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 Mitchell Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 515-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Mount Carmel Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 897-9799
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Dutchtown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
159 Mitchell Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 471-0844
Gr: PK-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dutchtown Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Mitchell Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 515-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Hampton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 707-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Hampton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
799 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 707-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Central Ave
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 946-4345
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10990 Folsom Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 473-2870
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10750 English Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-7669
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11808 Panhandle Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1587 Mcdonough Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 473-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Eddie White Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11808 Panhandle Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Primary
1090 Mcdonough Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(678) 610-4300
Gr: PK-2 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
11850 Hastings Bridge Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampton, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, GA include Rocky Creek Elementary School, Dutchtown High School and Mount Carmel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton?
15 public schools are located in Hampton.
What percentage of students in Hampton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Hampton are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hampton are often viewed compared to one another?

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