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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Sampson County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 640 North Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,255
Feeder schools for Sampson Early College High:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3
Number of students: 233
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
65.7%
White:
20.2%
African American:
8.6%
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Two or more races:
3.9%
Asian:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.7%
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