Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,061 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
8,061 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
510 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sampson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
44%
21%
% Black
17%
25%
% White
34%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,497 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,177 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,497
$11,187
Spending / Student
$11,177
$11,612
Best Sampson County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sampson Early College High 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
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Midway High 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
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Plain View Elementary 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
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Middle 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
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Union Elementary 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
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Clement Elementary 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
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Hobbton Elementary 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
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Hargrove Elementary 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
| 375 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hobbton High 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
| 490 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakewood High 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
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Roseboro Elementary 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
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
Salemburg Elementary 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
| 475 students
Rank: #1313.
Midway Elementary 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
| 510 students
Rank: #1414.
Hobbton Middle 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
| 423 students
Rank: #1515.
Union High 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
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
Union Middle 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
| 388 students
Rank: #1717.
Union Intermediate
(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
| 391 students
Rank: #1818.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle 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
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,061 students.
What is the rank of Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District is ranked #169 out of 320 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?
44% of Sampson County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 34% 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Sampson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,177 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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