For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 503 students in Hampton, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, SC are Ben Hazel Primary and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, SC include Ben Hazel Primary and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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