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Sampson Middle School

1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Sampson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sampson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sampson Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sampson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sampson Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1183 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sampson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sampson Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
39%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Sampson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sampson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sampson Middle School's ranking?
Sampson Middle School is ranked #1183 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sampson Middle School?
647 students attend Sampson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sampson Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sampson Middle School?
Sampson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sampson Middle School offer ?
Sampson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sampson Middle School part of?
Sampson Middle School is part of Clinton City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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