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9 schools in Clinton

North Carolina · Public K-12

Clinton, North Carolina hosts 9 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 4,480 students, broken out as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Clinton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,480
-179 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 25%
% Hispanic
48%
was 38%
% Black
28%
was 32%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Butler Avenue ElementaryElementary01-02469
Clinton HighHigh09-12828
Langdon C Kerr ElementaryElementaryPK-KG366
Sampson Early College HighHigh09-13229
Sampson MiddleMiddle06-08703
Sunset Avenue ElementaryElementary03-05649
Union ElementaryElementaryPK-02466
Union IntermediateElementary03-05396
Union MiddleMiddle06-08374

About Clinton

Across Clinton, North Carolina, 9 public schools hosts about 4,480 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 498, below the state mean of about 571.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,480 students, shrank 4% from the 4,659 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 38% to 48% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Clinton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clinton?
Clinton, North Carolina has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,480 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Clinton?
Clinton has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Clinton?
Clinton High is the largest public school in Clinton by enrollment, with approximately 828 students.
What school districts serve Clinton?
Clinton is served by 2 public school districts, including Clinton City Schools, Sampson County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Clinton cover?
Public schools in Clinton serve students from pre-K through grade 13.