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Best Hampton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,337 students in Hampton County, SC (there are , serving 192 private students). 93% 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 Ben Hazel Primary, Varnville Elementary School 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 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Schools in Hampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hazel Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
628 Railroad Avenue West
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3659
Gr: PK-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Gr: PK-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911
(803) 398-5584
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Hoover Street
Hampton, SC 29924
(803) 943-3251
Gr: 4-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Yemassee Highway
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
North District Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Gr: 7-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Hampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampton County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton County, SC include Ben Hazel Primary, Varnville Elementary School 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?
93% 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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