Best High Schools in Sampson County, NC

Sampson County, NC has 13 high schools with 5,759 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sampson County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sampson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sampson Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 233 Students

2. Cumberland International Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students

3. Midway High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students

4. Lakewood High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students

5. Clinton High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students

6. Hobbton High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students

7. Union High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students

8. South Johnston High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sampson County, NC

Sampson County, NC has 9 middle schools with 4,389 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sampson County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sampson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Midway Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

2. Sampson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students

3. Hobbton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students

4. Reid Ross Classical Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students

5. Union Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

6. Roseboro-salemburg Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sampson County, NC

Sampson County, NC has 11 elementary schools with 4,475 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sampson County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sampson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Plain View Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

2. Stedman Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students

3. Meadow School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students

4. Clement Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

5. Sunset Avenue Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 720 Students

6. Midway Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

7. Salemburg Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

8. Hobbton Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

9. Hargrove Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

10. Roseboro Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sampson County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sampson County, NC has a total population of 59,036 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sampson County, NC

14,623

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sampson County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

18.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sampson County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sampson County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

918 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sampson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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