Serving 458 students in grades 9-12, Hampton-dumont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton-dumont High School's student population of 458 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton-dumont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampton-dumont High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
59%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampton-dumont High School's ranking?
Hampton-dumont High School is ranked #886 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hampton-dumont High School often compared to?
Hampton-dumont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampton-dumont High School?
The graduation rate of Hampton-dumont High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hampton-dumont High School?
458 students attend Hampton-dumont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hampton-dumont High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampton-dumont High School?
Hampton-dumont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hampton-dumont High School offer ?
Hampton-dumont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hampton-dumont High School part of?
Hampton-dumont High School is part of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District.
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