Summary:
Zip code 28318, serving the Autryville area of North Carolina, contains just one school: Clement Elementary, a PK-5 school with 367 students that is part of Sampson County Schools.
Clement Elementary is a standout for its combination of high poverty and strong academics. With over 99% of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, the school consistently outperforms its district and state averages in nearly every subject. In the most recent testing year, 3rd grade math proficiency reached 85.2%, a full 18.8 percentage points above the state average. The school also leads in 4th and 5th grade math, 4th and 5th grade reading, and 5th grade science, with a 75% science proficiency rate that tops both the district and state. The only area where it merely matches the state is 3rd grade reading, at 55.6%. This academic success has earned the school a 69th percentile state ranking, with a 3-star rating. While that is a slight dip from the previous year’s 78th percentile and 4-star rating, it remains well above the statewide median.
Parents should also note that Clement Elementary has a notably lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4%, compared to 25.3% for the district and 24.2% for the state. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 and per-student spending of $11,254, the school offers a supportive environment. Readers may also notice reading scores dipped slightly in the most recent year compared to the prior year, making this a trend worth monitoring. Because there are no middle or high schools within the zip code, families should plan for students to transition to schools outside the area after 5th grade. Overall, Clement Elementary is a bright spot within an average-performing district and a strong option for elementary education.
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