Public schools in Hopewell, VA
7 open public schools with an address in Hopewell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,949
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hopewell public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Hopewell, VA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,949 students, an average of 658 per school. The largest campus is Hopewell High (1,136 students), and the largest elementary school is Dupont Elementary (589).
Every listed school belongs to Hopewell City Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hopewell
Elementary schools in Hopewell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Elementary Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 589 | 14.5:1 | |
| Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 535 | 11.3:1 | |
| Patrick Copeland Elementary Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 579 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Hopewell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G. Woodson Middle Hopewell City Public Schools | 06–08 | 803 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Hopewell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell High Hopewell City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,136 | 16.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hopewell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New HOPE Academy Hopewell City Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center Hopewell City Public Schools | PK–PK | 307 | 14.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black57.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hopewell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,949 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hopewell
How many public schools are in Hopewell, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Hopewell: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,949 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hopewell?
All listed public schools with an address in Hopewell belong to Hopewell City Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hopewell?
Hopewell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hopewell, with 1,136 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hopewell?
No school with an address in Hopewell is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hopewell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hopewell public schools is 14.1:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hopewell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities