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Sampson County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,957 students in Sampson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Sampson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
7,957 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
527 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sampson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
75 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,453 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
20%
# Black Students
1,353 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
17%
25%
# White Students
2,739 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
35%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
576
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
660
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
569
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
583
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
571
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
602
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
592
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
705
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
651
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
568
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
475
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,647 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,323 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,647
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,323
$11,655
Best Sampson County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sampson Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Grades: 9-13
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Midway High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15274 Spiveys Corner Highway
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 567-6664
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 567-6664
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Plain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 Plain View Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Clement Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3220 Maxwell Rd
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Hobbton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12361 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0392
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0392
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Hargrove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hobbton High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12201 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0242
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0242
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Roseboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Salemburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1313.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1414.
Hobbton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12081 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1515.
Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,957 students.
What is the rank of Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District is ranked #168 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County Schools School District?
43% of Sampson County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Sampson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,323 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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