Sampson County Schools School District
School District · Clinton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
8,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
8,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Sampson County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sampson County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clement Elementary
Autryville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sampson Early College High
Clinton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midway High
Newton Grove · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#53 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,239
$873 vs North Carolina median
District size
8,086 students
Larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Sampson County Schools ranks #53 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Sampson County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clement Elementary (8.5/10), Sampson Early College High (8.4/10), and Midway High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sampson County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clement Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sampson Early College High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Midway High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Hobbton Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Midway Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hargrove Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hobbton High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Midway Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Plain View Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakewood High | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sampson County Schools
Sampson County Schools is a Clinton, North Carolina school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 8,086 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,239 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Sampson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clement Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sampson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sampson County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sampson County Schools with test data.
Schools in Sampson County Schools
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Clinton
- Total Enrollment
- 8,086
- Teachers (FTE)
- 513
- District spending per student
- $12,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Sampson County Schools has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sampson County Schools?
The average composite rating for Sampson County Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sampson County Schools?
Sampson County Schools's district-level spending was $12,239 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sampson County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sampson County Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sampson County Schools?
Clement Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sampson County Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sampson County Schools?
Across schools in Sampson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sampson County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Sampson County Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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