Best Schools in Sampson County, NC
Sampson County, NC has 41 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 19 elementary) serving 22,985 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Sampson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sampson County, NC
The top high schools in Sampson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sampson Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 233 Students
2. Midway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
3. Cape Fear High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
4. North Duplin Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 604 Students
5. South Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
6. Lakewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
7. Hobbton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
8. Clinton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students
9. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
10. James Kenan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sampson County, NC
The top middle schools in Sampson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Mac Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
3. Hobbton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
4. Sampson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students
5. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
6. Roseboro-salemburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sampson County, NC
The top elementary schools in Sampson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stedman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 271 Students
2. Hargrove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
3. Clement Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
4. Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students
5. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
6. Hobbton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
7. Plain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
8. Sunset Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clinton City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 720 Students
9. North Duplin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
10. Roseboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
22.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sampson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sampson County, NC
How many schools are in Sampson County, NC?
Sampson County, NC has 41 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 22,985 students in total.
How do schools in Sampson County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Sampson County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Sampson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sampson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sampson County
6 places in Sampson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Clinton (9)
- Newton Grove (4)
- Roseboro (2)
- Salemburg (2)
- Autryville (1)
- Faison (1)
School districts (2)
- Sampson County Schools (18 schools)
- Clinton City Schools (5 schools)