Hobbton Middle School in Newton Grove, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hobbton Middle School is a rural public school in Newton Grove, North Carolina that is part of Sampson County School District. It serves 429 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

429 Students

27 Teachers

12081 Hobbton Hwy

Newton Grove, NC 28366 View local requests

http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/hobbtonmiddle

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Hobbton Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Hobbton Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

68%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hobbton Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 24, 2026

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