Sampson Middle vs Sunset Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sampson Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
Sunset Avenue Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
649 students
| Measure | Sampson Middle Clinton, North Carolina | Sunset Avenue Elementary Clinton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 469 | #863 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13382 of 15,369 | #40178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 703 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 22.2).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Sunset Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.7).
- •Sampson Middle is the larger school with 703 students compared with 649.
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 Middle better than Sunset Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Avenue Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 22.2 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 Middle and Sunset Avenue Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sampson Middle: 703. Sunset Avenue Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sampson Middle and Sunset Avenue Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Sampson Middle is 344th of 469 and Sunset Avenue Elementary is 863rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).