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There were 2,848 students enrolled in Clinton City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.9% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Clinton City Schools roughly covers five schools within Sampson County and has a main office in Clinton.

Among the five schools in Clinton City Schools, Clinton High School recorded the highest enrollment of 811 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

School	Total Enrollment
Clinton High School	811
Sampson Middle School	683
Sunset Avenue Elementary School	656
Butler Avenue Elementary School	474
Langdon C. Kerr Elementary School	224