Clinton High School vs. Sampson Early College High School
Should I attend Clinton High School or Sampson Early College High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clinton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sampson Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 825 students in grades 9-12, Clinton High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 221 students in grades 9-13, Sampson Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-13
Total Students
825 students
221 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
34% | 66%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#14 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
76%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
299
60
Grade 10 Students
183
54
Grade 11 Students
188
57
Grade 12 Students
155
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
34%
62%
% Black
31%
8%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%