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Sampson County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
18
Schools
7,971
Students
$13,220
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
99.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
81.3%
Graduation Rate
-5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sampson County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 7,971 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,220 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clement ElementaryPK–05348
Hargrove ElementaryPK–05365
Hobbton ElementaryKG–05452
Midway ElementaryPK–05532
Plain View ElementaryKG–05351
Roseboro ElementaryPK–05387
Salemburg ElementaryPK–05462
Union ElementaryPK–02474
Union Intermediate03–05387
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hobbton Middle06–08417
Midway Middle06–08550
Roseboro-Salemburg Middle06–08406
Union Middle06–08427
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hobbton High09–12483
Lakewood High09–12479
Midway High09–12757
Sampson Early College High09–13233
Union High09–12461
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,220Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
14%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
25.7%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,971
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.3%, graduation is 5.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Sampson County Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,971 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sampson County Schools?
The graduation rate is 81.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sampson County Schools spend per student?
Sampson County Schools spends $13,220 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sampson County Schools?
99% of students in Sampson County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sampson County Schools?
No, Sampson County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sampson County Schools serve?
Sampson County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Sampson County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sampson County Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.