Best Clinton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,039 students in Clinton, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, NC are Sampson Early College High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clinton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Clinton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sampson Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).