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#1160 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 44% in state

Hobbton High

High School · Sampson County Schools · Newton Grove, NC

A Sampson County Schools high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12201 Hobbton Hwy, Newton Grove, NC 28366

  • Math 83% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,239
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Hobbton High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hobbton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,360/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,803

Median home value

$127,600

Median rent

$942/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Sampson County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakewood HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available481Compare →
Midway HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available758Compare →
Union HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available484Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sampson County Schools

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#7 of 18
District spending per student
$12,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hobbton High is listed in Sampson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hobbton High

Hobbton High is a public high school in Newton Grove, NC, part of Sampson County Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hobbton High

What grades does Hobbton High serve?

Hobbton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hobbton High?

Hobbton High has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hobbton High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hobbton High rank in NC?

Hobbton High ranks #1,160 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Hobbton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hobbton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hobbton High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobbton High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hobbton High a charter school?

No, Hobbton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hobbton High a Title I school?

No, Hobbton High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hobbton High?

99.4% of students at Hobbton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sampson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 28366)
4,221
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28366; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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