The Hampton City School System has a student population of 20,710 and a school accreditation rate of 97 percent. The average student to teacher ratio is 22:1 in grades K-3, 25:1 in grades 4-5, 24:1 in middle schools and 24:1 in high schools. The school system also has 243 elementary school teachers, 191 middle-school teachers and 170 high-school teachers, with master's degrees or higher.
The Hampton City School Performance Learning Center is an alternative school that prepares students for high-school graduation and potentially higher education as well. The curriculum is computer-based and uses projects to instruct students toward reaching curriculum goals. The school also provides students with mentorships, job shadowing and help preparing for post-secondary education.
The Bridgeport Academy is another alternative school that belongs to the Hampton City School System. The Academy focuses its program on a 21st-century education that integrates computer technology into the classroom. The Academy also uses behavior modification strategies to help students strengthen their social and academic skills.
The Hampton Harbor Academy is another alternative school that belongs to the Hampton City School System. The Harbor Academy uses a hands-on approach with its students combining technology and interdisciplinary techniques to help students form thematic and problem-based skills.