For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,339 students in 28328, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 170 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28328, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28328, NC are Union Elementary School, Clinton High School and Sampson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28328 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28328, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28328, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Grades: PK-2
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Sampson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Grades: 3-5
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Butler Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Butler Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Grades: 1-2
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Union Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Edmond Matthis Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2287
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2287
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Langdon C Kerr Elementary School
Magnet School
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Grades: PK-K
| 396 students
28328, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College Street School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
606 College St
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28328, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28328, NC include Union Elementary School, Clinton High School and Sampson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28328?
8 public schools are located in 28328.
What percentage of students in 28328 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28328 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28328?
28328 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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