Serving 374 students in grades 6-8, Union Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Middle serves the southeast part of Clinton, NC, covering an extensive area of approximately 319.2 square miles, with most families typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 12.7 miles, while the furthest point is 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 374 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1755 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
61%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Middle School's ranking?
Union Middle School is ranked #1755 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Middle School often compared to?
Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hobbton Middle School, Roseboro-salemburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Middle School?
374 students attend Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Union Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Middle School offer ?
Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Middle School part of?
Union Middle School is part of Sampson County Schools.
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