Sampson County Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 437 Rowan Road in Clinton, North Carolina, Sampson County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a expansive rural community. The district oversees 18 operational schools that deliver continuous educational opportunities spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 13, accommodating specialized early college and secondary programs alongside foundational early learning. Serving a student body of nearly 8,000 learners—7,986 students in total—the district reflects a rich, multicultural student population led by strong Hispanic, White, and Black student representations, alongside multiracial, American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander youth.

To ensure academic quality and individualized attention across its campuses, Sampson County Schools maintains a robust educational workforce comprising over 937 full-time equivalent teachers within a total staff of approximately 974 full-time equivalent dedicated professionals. This staffing structure provides the instructional depth and operational framework necessary to guide students successfully through each developmental milestone. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking to engage with the district can learn more by visiting their official website at sampson.k12.nc.us or by contacting administrative staff directly at (910) 592-1401.
18
Total Schools
7,986
Total Students
937.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sampson County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,659
Hispanic3,673
Black1,236
Asian21
Two or More324
American Indian67
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    3,673 (46.0%)
  • White
    2,659 (33.3%)
  • Black
    1,236 (15.5%)
  • Two or More
    324 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    67 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sampson County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle4
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:18
Students:7,986*
Teachers (FTE):937.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5
Schools in Sampson County Schools
Found 18 Schools