- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, NC
Sampson Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Sampson Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370414003086
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sampson Early College High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sampson Early College High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sampson Early College High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414003086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sampson Early College High held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370414003086 · Clinton, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 22.9:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Sampson Early College High held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sampson Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school 229
Sampson Early College High
229 students
What this shows Sampson Early College High reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sampson Early College High compares
Sampson Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 23.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Sampson Early College High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sampson Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sampson Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Clinton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sampson Early College High
How many students attend Sampson Early College High?
Sampson Early College High has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sampson Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sampson Early College High is 22.9:1, which is 45% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sampson Early College High?
98.7% of students at Sampson Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sampson Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Sampson Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sampson Early College High?
Sampson Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sampson Early College High rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sampson Early College High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Besides Sampson Early College High, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.