At a glance
Reported students
229
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
440.5
Sampson Early College High: 229 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
24.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
What the reported data says about Sampson Early College High
Sampson Early College High is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Clinton. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Sampson County Schools. NCES reports 229 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.4%) and White (23.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sampson Early College High
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.6%
- Hispanic62.4%
- Black9.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sampson County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hobbton High
High · Grades 09–12
467 reported students
Lakewood High
High · Grades 09–12
475 reported students
Union High
High · Grades 09–12
494 reported students
Midway High
High · Grades 09–12
726 reported students
Hargrove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Plain View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Public schools near Sampson Early College High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Avenue Elementary Elementary · Clinton City Schools | 03–05 | 649 | 1.8 mi |
| Sampson Middle Middle · Clinton City Schools | 06–08 | 703 | 2 mi |
| Clinton High High · Clinton City Schools | 09–12 | 828 | 2.1 mi |
| Butler Avenue Elementary Elementary · Clinton City Schools | 01–02 | 469 | 2.4 mi |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary Elementary · Clinton City Schools | PK–KG | 366 | 2.8 mi |
| Lakewood High High · Sampson County Schools | 09–12 | 475 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sampson Early College High
What grades does Sampson Early College High serve?
Sampson Early College High reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sampson County Schools.
How many students attend Sampson Early College High?
Sampson Early College High reported 229 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 240 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sampson Early College High?
The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 229 students and 9.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sampson Early College High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sampson Early College High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sampson County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sampson Early College High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sampson Early College High in?
Sampson Early College High is part of Sampson County Schools, based in Clinton, NC, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sampson Early College High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Avenue Elementary (1.8 mi), Sampson Middle (2 mi), Clinton High (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.