For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,077 students in Clinton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, NC are Sampson Middle School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton, NC (2026-27)
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 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Clinton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
College Street School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
606 College St
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Clinton, NC 28328
(919) 807-3690
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, NC include Sampson Middle School and Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
2 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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