Butler Avenue Elementary vs Sampson Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Avenue Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
469 students
Sampson Early College High
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–13
229 students
| Measure | Butler Avenue Elementary Clinton, North Carolina | Sampson Early College High Clinton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,457 | #154 of 528 |
| National rank | #37462 of 50,301 | #6596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 469 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 95% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sampson Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 31.6).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Butler Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 25.4).
- •Butler Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 469 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butler Avenue Elementary better than Sampson Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Sampson Early College High ranks higher (56.9 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butler Avenue Elementary and Sampson Early College High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Avenue Elementary: 469. Sampson Early College High: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Avenue Elementary and Sampson Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Butler Avenue Elementary is 729th of 1,457 and Sampson Early College High is 154th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).