Sampson County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 600 educators and 8,000 students enrolled at the 18 schools operated by Sampson County Schools. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,120 | $40,760 - $63,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,070 | $45,570 - $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,350 | $44,660 - $61,770 |
| High School Teacher | $55,760 | $45,430 - $64,460 |
| PE Teacher | $56,720 | $25,130 - $87,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists salary ranges for special education teachers in North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,340 | $28,700-$47,530 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $44,720 - $73,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,880 | $38,480-$89,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,740 | $63,240 - $121,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,710 | $40,400 - $74,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of North Carolina, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Sampson County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,973 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,821 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sampson County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sampson County Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Sampson County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 558 | 565 | 567 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | 38 | 38 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 314 | 335 | 332 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 203 | 166 | 181 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 154 | 166 | 168 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Sampson County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 348 | 348 | 352 |
| District Administrators | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 24 | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Student Support Staff | 52 | 59 | 63 |
| Other Support Staff | 173 | 186 | 182 |
| Librarians | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Sampson County Schools Schools
We have listed the 18 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Sampson County Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Clinton City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Duplin County Schools (16 Schools)
- Bladen County Schools (13 Schools)
- Wayne County Public Schools (31 Schools)
- Cumberland County Schools (88 Schools)
Sampson County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Autryville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clement Elementary School 3220 Maxwell Rd Autryville NC 28318 (910) 567-2112 | PK-5 | 28 | 386 |
Teaching in Clinton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Early College High School 1801 Sunset Ave Clinton NC 28329 (910) 592-8081 | 9-12 | 11 | 194 |
| Union Elementary School 10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy Clinton NC 28328 (910) 532-2104 | PK-3 | 45 | 640 |
| Union Intermediate School 1190 Edmond Matthis Rd Clinton NC 28328 (910) 592-2287 | 4-5 | 17 | 256 |
| Union Middle School 455 River Rd Clinton NC 28328 (910) 592-4547 | 6-8 | 34 | 492 |
Teaching in Dunn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Elementary School 15375 Spiveys Corner Hwy Dunn NC 28334 (910) 567-2244 | PK-5 | 35 | 501 |
| Midway Middle School 1115 Roberts Grove Rd Dunn NC 28334 (910) 567-5879 | 6-8 | 41 | 656 |
| Plain View Elementary School 4140 Plain View Hwy Dunn NC 28334 (910) 891-4354 | KG-5 | 27 | 426 |
Teaching in Faison
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargrove Elementary School 7725 Faison Hwy Faison NC 28341 (910) 533-3444 | PK-5 | 27 | 392 |
Teaching in Newton Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbton Elementary School 12361 Hobbton Hwy Newton Grove NC 28366 (910) 594-0392 | PK-5 | 34 | 509 |
| Hobbton High School 12201 Hobbton Hwy Newton Grove NC 28366 (910) 594-0242 | 9-12 | 36 | 543 |
| Hobbton Middle School 12081 Hobbton Hwy Newton Grove NC 28366 (910) 594-1420 | 6-8 | 31 | 474 |
| Midway High School 15274 Spiveys Corner Hwy Newton Grove NC 28366 (910) 567-6664 | 9-12 | 45 | 692 |
Teaching in Rose Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School 1189 Kader Merritt Rd Rose Hill NC 28458 (910) 532-6300 | 9-12 | 38 | 550 |
Teaching in Roseboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Perry Elementary School 180 Butler Island Rd Roseboro NC 28382 (910) 525-4538 | PK-5 | 25 | 367 |
| Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School 305 West Pleasant St Roseboro NC 28382 (910) 525-4764 | 6-8 | 28 | 415 |
Teaching in Salemburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School 245 Lakewood School Rd Salemburg NC 28385 (910) 525-5171 | 9-12 | 37 | 528 |
| Salemburg Elementary School 404 College St Salemburg NC 28385 (910) 525-5547 | PK-5 | 29 | 520 |