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Kecoughtan High School vs. Hampton High School

Should you attend Kecoughtan High School or Hampton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kecoughtan High School
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hampton High School
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kecoughtan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Kecoughtan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,240 students in grades 9-12, Hampton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,517 students
1,240 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kecoughtan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kecoughtan High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kecoughtan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kecoughtan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#766 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#645 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kecoughtan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
70-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kecoughtan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kecoughtan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kecoughtan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hampton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kecoughtan High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hampton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
426
344
Grade 10 Students
405
338
Grade 11 Students
356
320
Grade 12 Students
330
238

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kecoughtan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kecoughtan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
42%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kecoughtan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kecoughtan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kecoughtan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kecoughtan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kecoughtan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kecoughtan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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