Sampson Early College High

Summary:

Sampson Early College High is a public high school in Clinton, North Carolina, serving 233 students in grades 9-12. Located in the Sampson County Schools district, the school consistently outperforms the district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Sampson Early College High's exceptional performance is evident across key metrics. The school boasts impressive End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 87.5% proficiency in Biology, 96.4% in English II, 91.7% in Math I, and 95.8% in Math III, compared to the district scores of 49.5%, 55.4%, 42.9%, and 67.8%, respectively, and the state scores of 53.4%, 59.7%, 36.9%, and 57.6%. The school's strong academic performance has earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 34th out of 640 high schools in North Carolina.

Sampson Early College High's success extends beyond its overall academic achievements, with particularly strong performance for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the school's high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges, Sampson Early College High consistently outperforms nearby schools, such as Midway High, Union High, Hobbton High, and Lakewood High, within the Duplin County Schools and Sampson County Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 Sunset Ave
       Clinton, NC  28329


(910) 900-4046

District: Sampson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,255 Help


Feeder schools for Sampson Early College High:

Elementary:    Clement Elementary
    Hargrove Elementary
    Hobbton Elementary
    Midway Elementary
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Middle:    Hobbton Middle
    Midway Middle
    Roseboro-Salemburg Middle
    Union Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  233

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.7%
White:
20.2%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sampson Early College High ranks better than 94.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first 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 94.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sampson Early College High has the smallest high school student body size in the Sampson County Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.7%), White (20.2%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sampson Early College High is 23.3, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sampson Early College High is $7,255, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sampson Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sampson Early College High 34th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Sampson Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sampson Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.86 40th 594 93.3%
2022 88.69 84th 621 86.5%
2023 94.28 35th 626 94.4%
2024 94.23 34th 640 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.42 41st 544 92.5%
2023 96.83 30th 597 95.0%
2024 97.55 21st 613 96.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.39 72nd 594 87.9%
2023 92.36 43rd 588 92.7%
2024 92.54 48th 602 92.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.51 224th 398 43.7%
2023 80.77 55th 403 86.4%
2024 78.26 56th 403 86.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.72 113th 585 80.7%
2023 95.83 30th 602 95.0%
2024 95.42 31st 607 94.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.88 54th 436 87.6%
2023 97.55 23rd 449 94.9%
2024 97.69 19th 454 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sampson Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.27 45th 534 91.6%
2023 86.96 72nd 537 86.6%
2024 90.28 57th 553 89.7%
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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 Sampson Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 66 39 1 35 4 n/a n/a 4 149
2010 90 58 2 49 4 n/a n/a 0 203
2011 85 44 0 61 2 0 4 0 196
2012 88 35 0 62 3 0 10 0 198
2013 81 30 0 73 3 0 10 0 197
2014 73 25 0 84 3 0 9 0 194
2015 86 33 0 113 4 0 10 0 246
2016 90 39 0 113 5 0 12 0 259
2017 86 39 0 135 4 0 7 0 271
2018 76 37 1 138 2 0 5 0 259
2019 70 34 1 145 2 0 11 0 263
2020 61 33 1 149 1 1 10 0 256
2021 58 23 2 156 0 1 11 0 251
2022 56 19 2 148 1 2 12 0 240
2023 47 20 2 153 1 1 9 0 233

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 Sampson Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 149 8.1 18.4 n/a
2010 203 8.9 22.7 54.2
2011 196 9.5 20.4 59.7
2012 198 10.2 19.4 61.6
2013 197 10.5 18.7 66
2014 194 10.5 18.4 68
2015 246 10.0 24.6 63
2016 259 10.0 25.9 62.2
2017 271 10.0 27.1 65.3
2018 259 10.0 25.9 98.8
2019 263 9.9 26.4 98.9
2020 256 9.9 25.6 98.8
2021 251 9.9 25.1 98.8
2022 240 10.4 22.9 98.8
2023 233 10.0 23.3 98.7

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 Sampson Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 149 8.1 18.4 n/a
2010 203 8.9 22.7 54.2
2011 196 9.5 20.4 59.7
2012 198 10.2 19.4 61.6
2013 197 10.5 18.7 66
2014 194 10.5 18.4 68
2015 246 10.0 24.6 63
2016 259 10.0 25.9 62.2
2017 271 10.0 27.1 65.3
2018 259 10.0 25.9 98.8
2019 263 9.9 26.4 98.9
2020 256 9.9 25.6 98.8
2021 251 9.9 25.1 98.8
2022 240 10.4 22.9 98.8
2023 233 10.0 23.3 98.7

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 Sampson Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (8.1%) $6,666 (91.9%) $7,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sampson Early College High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Sampson Early College High)79.690
 10.4%
   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 (Sampson Early College High)92.489.5
 2.9%
   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 (Sampson Early College High)10095.7
 4.3%
   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 (Sampson Early College High)70100
 30%
   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 Students263233
 11.4%
African American3420
 41.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic145153
 5.5%
Pacific Islander01
White7047
 32.9%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%98.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sampson Early College High

Yes. Sampson Early College High ranks in the top 5.3% of North Carolina high schools.

Students at Sampson Early College High are 66% Hispanic, 20% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Sampson Early College High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clement Elementary
Elementary : Hargrove Elementary
Elementary : Hobbton Elementary
Elementary : Midway Elementary
Elementary : Plain View Elementary
Elementary : Roseboro Elementary
Elementary : Salemburg Elementary
Elementary : Union Elementary
Elementary : Union Intermediate
Middle : Hobbton Middle
Middle : Midway Middle
Middle : Roseboro-Salemburg Middle
Middle : Union Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended Sampson Early College High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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