For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,075 students in Sampson County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Sampson County, NC are Union Elementary School, Clement Elementary School and Roseboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Sampson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Grades: PK-2
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Clement Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3220 Maxwell Rd
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Roseboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Salemburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Grades: PK-K
| 351 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 preschools in Sampson County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Sampson County, NC include Union Elementary School, Clement Elementary School and Roseboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sampson County?
5 public preschools are located in Sampson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sampson County include: Salemburg Elementary School vs. Roseboro Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School vs. Salemburg Elementary School
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