- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, NC
Sampson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sampson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370093000356
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sampson Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sampson Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sampson Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Clinton City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370093000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Sampson Middle grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 370093000356 · Clinton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (828 students)
Sampson Middle grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sampson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
828 students
- This school
Sampson Middle
703 students
- Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue Elementary
649 students
- Butler Avenue
Butler Avenue Elementary
469 students
- Langdon C Kerr
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
366 students
What this shows Sampson Middle reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sampson Middle compares
Sampson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,982
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 32.9%
White 17.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Sampson Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton City Schools reports $11,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sampson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sampson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Clinton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sampson Middle
How many students attend Sampson Middle?
Sampson Middle has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sampson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sampson Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sampson Middle?
99.5% of students at Sampson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sampson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sampson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sampson Middle?
Sampson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sampson Middle ranks #3 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 Clinton City Schools?
Besides Sampson Middle, Clinton City Schools also operates Clinton High (828 students), Sunset Avenue Elementary (649 students), and Butler Avenue Elementary (469 students). See the Clinton City Schools district page for the complete list.