Floyd L Knight Children Center

607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
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Bottom 50%
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Floyd L Knight Children Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Floyd L Knight Children Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Floyd L Knight Children Center's student population of 105 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Floyd L Knight Children Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd L Knight Children Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
37%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
25%
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White
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Floyd L Knight Children Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Floyd L Knight Children Center and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Floyd L Knight Children Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floyd L Knight Children Center's ranking?
Floyd L Knight Children Center is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Floyd L Knight Children Center often compared to?
Floyd L Knight Children Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Street Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd L Knight Children Center?
The graduation rate of Floyd L Knight Children Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Floyd L Knight Children Center?
105 students attend Floyd L Knight Children Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Floyd L Knight Children Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd L Knight Children Center?
Floyd L Knight Children Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Floyd L Knight Children Center offer ?
Floyd L Knight Children Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Floyd L Knight Children Center part of?
Floyd L Knight Children Center is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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