For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,501 students in 27332, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 846 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 27332, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27332, NC are Benhaven Elementary School, Southern Lee High School and Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27332 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27332, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27332, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Olive Farm Dr
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 1,030 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #33.
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Harvey Faulk Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Cemetery Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Sanlee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Highland School Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 498-3331
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 498-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 875 students
Rank: #77.
Mina Charter School Of Lee County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2732 Industrial Drive
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 745-1442
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 745-1442
Grades: K-7
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27332, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27332, NC include Benhaven Elementary School, Southern Lee High School and Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County.
How many public schools are located in 27332?
7 public schools are located in 27332.
What percentage of students in 27332 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 27332 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27332?
27332 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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