Summary:
The Hampton area has only one high school, Hampton County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Located in Hampton, South Carolina, the school has an enrollment of 676 students and is ranked 49 out of 75 districts in the state, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hampton County High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with test scores consistently below the state averages in several subject areas, particularly in English 1 and U.S. History and the Constitution. The school's four-year graduation rate is 85.4%, and its dropout rate is 2.3%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which is a concern as it is often linked to lower academic achievement and increased dropout rates.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high funding levels, with $15,729 spent per student, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, suggesting that it is not keeping pace with improvements in other South Carolina high schools.
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