For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,921 students in Sampson County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sampson County, NC are Sampson Middle School, Hobbton Middle School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Sampson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sampson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Hobbton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12081 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Sampson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 middle schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sampson County, NC include Sampson Middle School, Hobbton Middle School and Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sampson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Sampson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sampson County include: Roseboro-salemburg Middle School vs. Hobbton Middle School, Hobbton Middle School vs. Roseboro-salemburg Middle School, Hobbton Middle School vs. Union Middle School
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