Hampton: Schools & Education
Hampton is served by 36 public schools. Bethel High is the largest at 1,777 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 19,796 students.
- ~3,821 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
36 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,821 residents per school. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
Schools (36)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Hampton City Public Schools, New Horizons Career and Techni, New Horizons Governor's School |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 36 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 19,796 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,456 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 16,604 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 83.9% |
| Schools Count | 36 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (5)
Colleges (5)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hampton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4207 Victoria Blvd. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 727-1154 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23669 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (4)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 57 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12