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Best Sampson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,848 students in Sampson County, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 801 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sampson County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sampson County, NC are Sampson Early College High School, Beaver Dam Elementary School and Midway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sampson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sampson Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 592-7177
Gr: 9-13 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12059 Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Midway High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15274 Spiveys Corner Highway
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 567-6664
Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Clement Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3220 Maxwell Rd
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Hobbton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12361 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0392
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Clinton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Sampson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hobbton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12201 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0242
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakewood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Roseboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Salemburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Sunset Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Gr: 3-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Butler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Butler Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Gr: 1-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Hobbton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12081 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Union Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Union Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Edmond Matthis Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2287
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Langdon C Kerr Elementary School
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Gr: PK-K | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Sampson County, NC include Sampson Early College High School, Beaver Dam Elementary School and Midway High School.
How many public schools are located in Sampson County?
19 public schools are located in Sampson County.
What percentage of students in Sampson County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sampson County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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