For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,269 students in 28328, NC (there are , serving 170 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28328, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28328, NC are Union Elementary School, Clinton High School and Sampson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28328 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28328, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28328, NC 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 532-2104
Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Clinton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Sampson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Gr: 3-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Butler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Butler Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Gr: 1-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Union Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 River Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4547
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Union Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Edmond Matthis Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2287
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2287
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
28328, North Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28328, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28328, NC include Union Elementary School, Clinton High School and Sampson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28328?
8 public schools are located in 28328.
What percentage of students in 28328 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28328 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28328?
28328 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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