For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,768 students in Sampson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Sampson County, NC are Sampson Early College High School, Midway High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Sampson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midway High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sampson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sampson Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Grades: 9-13
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Midway High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15274 Spiveys Corner Highway
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 567-6664
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 567-6664
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hobbton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12201 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0242
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-0242
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakewood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Sampson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College Street School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
606 College St
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Sampson County, NC include Sampson Early College High School, Midway High School and Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sampson County?
5 public high schools are located in Sampson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sampson County include: Sampson Early College High School vs. Clinton High School, Lakewood High School vs. Hobbton High School, Hobbton High School vs. Lakewood High School
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