Sampson Middle vs Union Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 14 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
Union Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
| Measure | Sampson Middle Clinton, North Carolina | Union Middle Clinton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 469 | #316 of 469 |
| National rank | #13382 of 15,369 | #12869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 703 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 22.2).
- •Union Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Union Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Union Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Sampson Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Sampson Middle is the larger school with 703 students compared with 374.
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 Union Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Middle ranks higher (25.0 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 Union Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sampson Middle: 703. Union Middle: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sampson Middle and Union Middle rank in North Carolina?
Sampson Middle is 344th of 469 and Union Middle is 316th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).