Sampson Early College High vs Sunset Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sampson Early College High
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–13
229 students
Sunset Avenue Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
649 students
| Measure | Sampson Early College High Clinton, North Carolina | Sunset Avenue Elementary Clinton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 528 | #863 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6596 of 16,910 | #40178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 229 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 42% |
| 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 27.4).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 38%).
- •Sampson Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 25.4).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 649 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 Sampson Early College High better than Sunset Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sampson Early College High ranks higher (56.9 vs 27.4 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 Sampson Early College High and Sunset Avenue Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sampson Early College High: 229. Sunset Avenue Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sampson Early College High and Sunset Avenue Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Sampson Early College High is 154th of 528 and Sunset Avenue Elementary is 863rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).