Hobbton High

Summary:

Hobbton High is a public high school located in Newton Grove, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Sampson County Schools district. With a student population of 483, the school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years.

Hobbton High has faced some academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in subjects like Biology, English II, and Math I. However, the school has performed better than the district and state on the EOC/Math III exam. The school's performance has also varied across different student subgroups, with strong results for its English Language Learner (ELL) students but struggles with its Special Education students. Additionally, Hobbton High has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Hobbton High's performance is generally lower than that of Midway High and Lakewood High, which have higher EOC proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. However, Hobbton High outperforms the nearby Sampson Early College High School on some EOC exams, such as Math III. Despite these challenges, the school's strong performance for its ELL students suggests that it may have effective strategies in place that could be leveraged to benefit other student subgroups as well.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12201 Hobbton Hwy
       Newton Grove, NC  28366-7246


(910) 594-0242

District: Sampson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,904 Help


Feeder schools for Hobbton High:

Elementary:    Hargrove Elementary
    Hobbton Elementary
Middle:    Hobbton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.7%
White:
28.4%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Hobbton High ranks worse than 58% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Sampson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hobbton High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.7%), White (28.4%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sampson County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hobbton High is 16.2. 2 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hobbton High is $9,904. 2 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hobbton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbton High 371st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Hobbton High in the ranking list.)

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Sampson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sampson County Schools 130th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hobbton High

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Rank History for all students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.25 247th 431 42.7%
2007 38.79 309th 453 31.8%
2008 34.70 356th 477 25.4%
2009 36.34 363rd 490 25.9%
2010 48.58 297th 499 40.5%
2011 55.89 225th 506 55.5%
2012 60.02 148th 502 70.5%
2013 21.02 380th 505 24.8%
2014 33.19 255th 451 43.5%
2015 44.07 232nd 531 56.3%
2016 35.64 271st 507 46.5%
2017 46.13 211th 476 55.7%
2018 56.15 169th 469 64.0%
2019 48.50 220th 514 57.2%
2021 24.49 442nd 594 25.6%
2022 39.55 356th 621 42.7%
2023 46.78 310th 626 50.5%
2024 40.05 371st 640 42.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.92 56th 173 67.6%
2022 55.83 47th 156 69.9%
2023 63.87 46th 226 79.6%
2024 66.52 42nd 262 84.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.81 273rd 349 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 71st 424 83.3%
2019 56.95 93rd 446 79.1%
2021 27.59 294th 432 31.9%
2022 43.43 260th 544 52.2%
2023 56.53 208th 597 65.2%
2024 44.16 293rd 613 52.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 174th 449 61.2%
2019 40.27 264th 475 44.4%
2021 20.69 369th 475 22.3%
2022 42.31 339th 594 42.9%
2023 45.59 313th 588 46.8%
2024 35.20 393rd 602 34.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 83rd 349 76.2%
2019 26.21 287th 364 21.2%
2021 37.62 192nd 334 42.5%
2022 47.13 127th 330 61.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.25 269th 325 17.2%
2022 67.30 137th 398 65.6%
2023 61.67 174th 403 56.8%
2024 64.50 154th 403 61.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 192nd 463 58.5%
2019 53.93 177th 488 63.7%
2021 26.70 328th 481 31.8%
2022 37.40 354th 585 39.5%
2023 46.56 295th 602 51.0%
2024 44.09 328th 607 46.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.16 141st 359 60.7%
2019 32.91 234th 369 36.6%
2021 60.15 76th 364 79.1%
2022 42.68 206th 430 52.1%
2023 46.75 181st 434 58.3%
2024 45.69 199th 437 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 76th 340 77.6%
2019 57.82 78th 354 78.0%
2021 35.65 215th 370 41.9%
2022 52.78 159th 436 63.5%
2023 55.37 157th 449 65.0%
2024 43.15 232nd 454 48.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hobbton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.63 161st 427 62.3%
2019 54.75 163rd 444 63.3%
2021 12.98 402nd 439 8.4%
2022 27.18 407th 534 23.8%
2023 50.46 258th 537 52.0%
2024 46.43 297th 553 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hobbton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 176 1 5 2 n/a n/a -2 463
1989 301 174 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1990 295 174 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 287 174 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 282 183 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 284 186 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 289 188 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 294 164 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 294 164 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 305 166 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 276 181 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 249 161 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 251 144 0 42 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 243 135 0 52 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 273 147 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 273 147 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 285 169 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 285 169 2 84 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 261 161 2 93 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 249 139 1 97 4 n/a n/a 5 495
2008 237 131 3 116 4 n/a n/a 7 498
2009 228 126 2 137 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 225 122 2 137 9 n/a n/a 0 495
2011 234 102 0 151 4 1 10 0 502
2012 216 99 0 180 5 0 21 0 521
2013 217 93 1 200 3 1 20 0 535
2014 225 95 0 197 4 2 20 0 543
2015 203 105 1 226 8 2 12 0 557
2016 232 100 1 217 6 1 5 0 562
2017 216 100 0 221 5 0 5 0 547
2018 221 79 0 229 7 0 8 0 544
2019 192 65 0 230 7 0 9 0 503
2020 174 70 1 229 9 0 16 0 499
2021 165 61 1 201 7 0 14 0 449
2022 139 74 2 240 3 0 13 0 471
2023 137 89 2 240 2 0 13 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hobbton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 33.0 14.0 34.3
1989 483 33.0 14.6 40.2
1990 480 37.0 12.9 46.5
1991 476 36.0 13.2 46.8
1992 476 37.0 12.8 27.7
1993 486 31.0 15.7 38.9
1994 497 32.0 15.5 29.4
1995 472 30.0 15.7 31.4
1996 472 30.0 15.7 31.4
1997 489 33.0 14.8 29.2
1998 493 37.0 13.3 29.4
1999 449 39.0 11.5 40.3
2000 440 39.0 11.3 42.7
2001 434 36.0 12.1 46.3
2002 484 36.0 13.4 58.7
2003 484 36.0 13.4 58.7
2004 521 39.0 13.4 53.9
2005 541 38.0 14.2 62.1
2006 520 38.0 13.7 55.4
2007 495 32.5 15.2 69.4
2008 498 31.5 15.8 n/a
2009 497 34.2 14.5 n/a
2010 495 34.5 14.3 61.8
2011 502 35.7 14.0 64.5
2012 521 36.2 14.3 63.9
2013 535 32.2 16.5 68.2
2014 543 35.6 15.2 65.7
2015 557 35.0 15.9 66.1
2016 562 35.0 16.0 66.4
2017 547 35.0 15.5 94.1
2018 544 32.8 16.5 98.9
2019 503 31.1 16.1 99.2
2020 499 30.2 16.5 99
2021 449 30.1 14.9 99.3
2022 471 31.8 14.7 99.2
2023 483 29.7 16.2 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hobbton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 33.0 14.0 34.3
1989 483 33.0 14.6 40.2
1990 480 37.0 12.9 46.5
1991 476 36.0 13.2 46.8
1992 476 37.0 12.8 27.7
1993 486 31.0 15.7 38.9
1994 497 32.0 15.5 29.4
1995 472 30.0 15.7 31.4
1996 472 30.0 15.7 31.4
1997 489 33.0 14.8 29.2
1998 493 37.0 13.3 29.4
1999 449 39.0 11.5 40.3
2000 440 39.0 11.3 42.7
2001 434 36.0 12.1 46.3
2002 484 36.0 13.4 58.7
2003 484 36.0 13.4 58.7
2004 521 39.0 13.4 53.9
2005 541 38.0 14.2 62.1
2006 520 38.0 13.7 55.4
2007 495 32.5 15.2 69.4
2008 498 31.5 15.8 n/a
2009 497 34.2 14.5 n/a
2010 495 34.5 14.3 61.8
2011 502 35.7 14.0 64.5
2012 521 36.2 14.3 63.9
2013 535 32.2 16.5 68.2
2014 543 35.6 15.2 65.7
2015 557 35.0 15.9 66.1
2016 562 35.0 16.0 66.4
2017 547 35.0 15.5 94.1
2018 544 32.8 16.5 98.9
2019 503 31.1 16.1 99.2
2020 499 30.2 16.5 99
2021 449 30.1 14.9 99.3
2022 471 31.8 14.7 99.2
2023 483 29.7 16.2 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hobbton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,058 (10.7%) $8,846 (89.3%) $9,904

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hobbton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 514 High schoolsRanks 310th of 626 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hobbton High)42.645.3
 2.7%
   End of Course Biology (Sampson County Schools)54.446.9
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Hobbton High)61.554.4
 7.1%
   End of Course English II (Sampson County Schools)65.454
 11.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Hobbton High)54.336.6
 17.7%
   End of Course Math I (Sampson County Schools)64.846
 18.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Hobbton High)47.577.9
 30.4%
   End of Course Math III (Sampson County Schools)55.371.7
 16.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503483
 4%
African American6589
 36.9%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian02
Hispanic230240
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White192137
 28.6%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%98.6%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hobbton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Hobbton High.

Hobbton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hargrove Elementary
Elementary : Hobbton Elementary
Middle : Hobbton Middle

Hobbton High ranks 371st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hobbton High are 50% Hispanic, 28% White, 18% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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