Sampson Middle

Clinton City Schools
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
647 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sampson Middle School, located in Clinton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Clinton City Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The faculty and staff emphasize a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character as they navigate their formative adolescent years.

Beyond the standard academic core, Sampson Middle School is committed to community engagement and student enrichment. By utilizing their location at 1201 W. Elizabeth St. as a hub for local education, the school promotes a culture of collaboration among students, parents, and the surrounding Clinton community. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on preparing students for future success, Sampson Middle strives to equip its learners with the tools necessary to thrive in high school and beyond.
647
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
108.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    254 (39.3 %)
  • Black
    229 (35.4 %)
  • White
    112 (17.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clinton City Schools
Phone: (910)592-3327
Website: http://sms.clinton.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 700
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 207
Grade 7 211
Grade 8 229
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Union Middle
Sampson County Schools
427 Students
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th