Sampson County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,957 students in Sampson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Sampson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Sampson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
75 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,453 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
20%
# Black Students
1,353 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
17%
25%
# White Students
2,739 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
35%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
576
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
660
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
569
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
583
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
571
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
602
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
592
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
705
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
651
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
568
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
475
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,647 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,323 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,957 students.
What is the rank of Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District is ranked #168 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County Schools School District?
43% of Sampson County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sampson County Schools School District?
Sampson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Sampson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,323 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 7,957 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
