For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,921 students in Sampson County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sampson County, NC are Sampson Middle School, Hobbton Middle School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sampson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sampson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Hobbton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12081 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Sampson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sampson County, NC include Sampson Middle School, Hobbton Middle School and Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sampson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Sampson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sampson County include: Hobbton Middle School vs. Union Middle School, Roseboro-salemburg Middle School vs. Union Middle School, Union Middle School vs. Hobbton Middle School
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