Hampton High School

I went to hampton for 3 years and I was not impressed, some of the teachers didn't care if you failed or not, I even had one teacher tell the class that she don't care if they fail it dont hurt her at all. Thats Not How Teachers Are Suppose To Act!!! Its their job to push people to do good in school, no kid is going to be perfect and most kids their have bad parenting so its not all their fault. Fortunitly I graduated with a good gpa but I didnt feel very acomplished being as many other kids graduated when they hardly even showed up for class, or school. Hampton has the worst parenting I have ever seen or been around, its pathetic. So don't expect the kids to be too great. I will say that Some of the teachers are Great! But VERY few.... My library, algebra and english teachers were some of the best teachers I have ever had. The library teacher there helped and pushed me and other students 10x more than just about any other teacher there. I wasn't fully prepared for most colleges but I still managed to go and do good. Parents must do their part to! But all I can say is that I should of went to elizabethton, city schools are better.
—Submitted by a student

I graduated at Hampton High School in 1988. This is the worst school in the county. I moved out of state with my family and will never come back to that geopolitical system they have at that school. GOOD OLE BOYS CLUB! Get your children out of this school if at all possible!
—Submitted by a parent

I agree that Hampton High School is one of the worst schools in the county and nearby counties. They do not adequately prepare the students for college academically, and so many do not go on to college.

HHS is one of the worst schools in the county. My child was not prepared for college, and there is not guidance counselor available for students. The administration seems to be only interested in football, football, football!.
—Submitted by a parent

The school itself is very clean and nice. Most of the teachers are very good at what they do and try to teach the students in a way that will help them in life. The board of education is a little unorganized and it effects the school overall rating.
—Submitted by a student

I graduated from Hampton in 2008. Overall, Hampton is not a bad school the adminastration is very unorganized though. There are a few teachers that have favorites and because of this the top ten percent is always screwed up because kids who cheated all four years there end up knocking kids out of it who actually tried hard. I myself will say it was my own fault I was not in top ten percent but I was knocked out of National Honor Society because of this reason. The band as well as other clubs are overlooked for football. The band went to the state band contest and did very well in 2006. They were not noticed for it. The FBLA went to the regional FBLA contest and did not recieve an award below second place..they did not recieve reconiqtion for it.

I am a parent of a sophmore at Hampton High School, and I want to say that I am pleased with how this school is ran. The teachers are all wonderful teachers and are willing to go the extra mile to see that their students turn out to be welcomed into a college of their choice. My son plays football for the highschool and I am pleased to say that the coaching staff cares about things other than their team. I would not even think about sending him elseware. Hampton is remember a Blue Ribbon School.
—Submitted by a parent

Hello, as a former student at Hampton High School, I can say, this is a very great school. As far as I am aware of, drugs are not a problem, at least, I have never had a problem with them...... I don't think. If you move to Tennessee, definatly send your child to Hampton High School, and make J.C. proud.
—Submitted by a student

I am a former student at Hampton and from my experience there it was wonderful. If I would not have transferred to Hampton I have no clue where I would be today, I went from a school that all they worried about was the appearance to a school that really inner acts with the students. I feel like I had more help from the teachers, it seems they give more effort to really help the students. I can only say that this school encouraged me to go forward in my education.

As a former student of Hampton High, I can certainly say that the education I received there was second to none. We didn't receive all the frills that are available at a larger school but our basic education was well above average. I graduated from ETSU cum laude and part of that credit goes to Hampton High.

I am a parent of two children that has attended Hampton High one that has graduate and one that is a senior I have done my research on other schools I feel Hampton is one of the best school around I attended a large school and I can say that a smaller may not have as much as bigger but what the kids get is worth alot more they get more one on one both of my children have got a wonderful education at Hampton My son is a sophomore at E.T.S.U and is on the dean list my daughter is 13th in her class with GPA of 3.5 the teacher are wonderful and I could not have pick a better high school for my kids. Lisa
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent

This school is not the best school. It may offer an adequate education, but does prepare students with a foundation for college. Music and art classes are overlooked. The school only offers one foreign language. I'm not saying some kids do not need it, but learning is about challenging the students.
—Submitted by a former student

I, myself, attended this school and what i have to say should be taken to heart. The school it self is not to blame, the students should take more interest in them selves if they want to learn. I made the mistake of not wanting to learn. So when i got the bus at the front door and my teachers saw me walk out the back doors that was both of our problems.I can not blame someone else for what is just as much as my problem as it is their's. Part of the problem lies at home. So check your own doors!
—Submitted by Bedie Jenkins, a former student

School does NOT provide adaquate assistance to kids who may only need a little extra time and attention. actually discourages students from attending post secondary education.
—Submitted by J D, a parent

I go to HHS and it's not full of drugs, as one of the other reviews said. It is a great school, and I have been going for 2 years now, soon to be 3. The teachers are great, and the principal, though not the best in the world, is a fine one! I have been to multiple other schools, and HHS is by far my favorite! I have pride in my school and in my town.
—Submitted by a student

There is a lot of drugs in this school if I could afford to move my child I would, but unfortunately she has to stay there. Since going from Valley Forge to the Hampton Schools both Elementary School and the High School her grades have dropped tremendously. She has suffered student verbal abuse so much that she no longer cares about school at all. she is a very loving girl who does not deserve this cruel treatment. I can not come to the school and do anything and the Teachers surely do noy pay attention or my child would still be making better grades and liking school. I hope she just does well enough to make it so she can finally get out of there and make it to college.
—Submitted by a parent

This school encourages drug abuse and lower expectations. Since my daughter has been going to this school she has grown disgruntle. This year I'm selling my house and moving to a new district just so my tax dollars will actually provide a education and my child is not a future Tennessee road worker.
—Submitted by a parent

Hampton High School is a great place for children to get great education. Since my daughter moved there she has learnt alot more than at her last school.These teacher's are willing to actually help children and stay after to help them to understand the homework.The teacher's are polite and the principle is really polite. My daughter really enjoy's it there.
—Submitted by a parent