Hobbton High School

12201 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Hobbton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hobbton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hobbton High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Hobbton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hobbton High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#546 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Hobbton High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hobbton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hobbton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hobbton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
51%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hobbton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
16%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hobbton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
29%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Hobbton High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Hobbton High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hobbton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hobbton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hobbton High School's ranking?
Hobbton High School is ranked #546 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hobbton High School often compared to?
Hobbton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood High School, Midway High School, Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hobbton High School?
The graduation rate of Hobbton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hobbton High School?
471 students attend Hobbton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hobbton High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hobbton High School?
Hobbton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hobbton High School offer ?
Hobbton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hobbton High School part of?
Hobbton High School is part of Sampson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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