For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,075 students in Sampson County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sampson County, NC are Union Elementary School, Clement Elementary School and Roseboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sampson County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sampson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sampson County (2026)
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Clement Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3220 Maxwell Rd
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Roseboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Salemburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Gr: PK-K | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sampson County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sampson County, NC include Union Elementary School, Clement Elementary School and Roseboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sampson County?
5 public preschools are located in Sampson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sampson County?
Sampson County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sampson County include: Salemburg Elementary School vs. Roseboro Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School vs. Salemburg Elementary School
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