Henderson Manufacturing Company · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Hampton’s public schools score below 59% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Hampton’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hampton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hampton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 238 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hampton’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,908 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 13 middle and 12 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hampton First Baptist Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hampton’s grade
C+: better than 41% of Georgia school districts, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hampton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hampton
Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 466 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hampton’s public schools are run by Henry County School District, which also serves Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Hampton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Hampton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | C+ | Henry County |
Every school in Hampton
26 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hampton’s schools
Are Hampton’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hampton children attend score below 59% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hampton in?
Henry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 43,012 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hampton kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Dutchtown High, Union Grove High, Ola High School, Eagle's Landing High School, Locust Grove High, Stockbridge High School, McDonough High School, Woodland High School, Luella High School, Hampton High School, Impact Academy High School and EXCEL Academy.
What is Hampton’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Henry County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Hampton spend per student?
$13,908 in Henry County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hampton?
Yes: Hampton First Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–K, 61 students).
Parents talk
What Hampton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hampton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.