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Hampton High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Hampton High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Hampton, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the High Plains Community Schools district, which is ranked 143 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hampton High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.53%) compared to nearby schools like Sutton Secondary School and York High School, which have more diverse student populations. The school has performed well on standardized tests, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, which is higher than the state average of 33.35%. However, the school's performance in ACT/Mathematics (16.67% proficient) and ACT/Science (22.22% proficient) is lower than the state averages.

Hampton High School has seen significant fluctuations in its free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 9.76% in 2021-2022 to 34.94% in 2020-2021, suggesting potential changes in the socioeconomic status of the student population. The school has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $25,115 to $27,005 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Hampton High School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 7.8 over the past few years, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. While Hampton High School has some strengths, it lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Heartland Community High School in overall academic achievement.

Students ?

6.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,883

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843-9211

(402) 725-3116

District: Hampton Public School

Feeder schools for Hampton High School:

Elementary:

Hampton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

African American:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 98th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2023

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 98th-percentile peak (2015) to 43rd (2023)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg70%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Hampton High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2017	88.4	11 of 236	95.3%	★★★★★
2015	51.1	136 of 256	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.9	129 of 252	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	69.3	59 of 248	76.2%	★★★★☆
2012	80.2	24 of 255	90.6%	★★★★★
2011	56.5	113 of 246	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.3	52 of 254	79.5%	★★★★☆
2009	76.7	7 of 243	97.1%	★★★★★
2008	62.0	91 of 245	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.7	14 of 227	93.8%	★★★★★
2006	60.3	84 of 226	62.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	42.4	122 of 215	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	77.6	40 of 209	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	17.6	189 of 219	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	96.5	6 of 219	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	77.9	37 of 246	85.0%	★★★★☆
2015	88.6	6 of 242	97.5%	★★★★★
2014	72.6	62 of 247	74.9%	★★★★☆
2013	72.6	53 of 247	78.5%	★★★★☆
2012	59.2	100 of 245	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	40.8	168 of 252	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	79.5	22 of 249	91.2%	★★★★★
2009	65.6	78 of 251	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.7	129 of 252	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	77.7	23 of 247	90.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	34.5	142 of 206	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.9	52 of 200	74.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

White (2023)31st percentile-12 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		NSCAS Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 725-3116	71	11	6.6	22.5%	69 (97.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	52.6		55.2								$31,883	$11	$25,089
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	382	34	11.2	26.7%	341 (89.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	52.7	76^th of 146 public high schools	47.9%		23	134^th of 168 public high schools	20.2%	58								47.8	52.2	56.7	$21,249	$12	$18,406
Heartland Community High School	Public	7-12	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 723-4434	148	16	9.3	33.1%	138 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.6	70^th of 146 public high schools	52.1%		72.6	46^th of 168 public high schools	72.6%	24	65.0	71.4	68.8		77.1	75.0	75.0	51.6	51.6	58.1	$25,317	$450	$20,874
High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 S Pine	Polk	68654	Polk County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 765-3331	93	12	8.0	28.0%	78 (83.9%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$37,307	$92	$31,265
Giltner High School	Public	7-12	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 849-2238	93	11	8.5	30.1%	86 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			53.1								$26,250	$948	$21,314
York High School	Public	9-12	1005 Duke Dr	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	498	30	16.6	36.5%	390 (78.3%)	8 (1.6%)	84 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	24.9	117^th of 146 public high schools	19.9%		19.8	142^nd of 168 public high schools	15.5%	25								27.3	41.3	49.6	$19,127	$607	$14,863
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	243	22	11.0	31.7%	224 (92.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	58.4	65^th of 146 public high schools	55.5%		87.5	12^th of 168 public high schools	92.9%	53								66.7	45.5	54.6	$23,813	$125	$19,268
McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 724-2231	128	13	9.9	30.5%	121 (94.5%)	3 (2.3%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$23,394	$473	$20,100
Sutton Secondary School	Public	7-12	1107 N Saunders	Sutton	68979	Clay County	Sutton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 773-4303	174	18	9.8	29.3%	135 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	78.9	25^th of 146 public high schools	82.9%		46.4	98^th of 168 public high schools	41.7%	73	63.6		57.4	43.2	50.8	83.8	79.5		58.3	70.8	$20,016	$69	$16,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Hampton High School

What schools feed into Hampton High School?

Hampton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hampton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hampton High School?

Students at Hampton High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Hampton High School in?

Hampton Public School

How many students attend Hampton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 71 students attended Hampton High School.

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2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 29, 2025

2024–25 ACT test scoresNov 29, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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