Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, Terry Sanford High School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terry Sanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Terry Sanford High School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terry Sanford High School 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 Terry Sanford High School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
44%
25%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terry Sanford High School's ranking?
Terry Sanford High School is ranked #1430 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Terry Sanford High School often compared to?
Terry Sanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terry Sanford High School?
The graduation rate of Terry Sanford High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Terry Sanford High School?
1,224 students attend Terry Sanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Terry Sanford High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Sanford High School?
Terry Sanford High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Terry Sanford High School offer ?
Terry Sanford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Terry Sanford High School part of?
Terry Sanford High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Terry Sanford High School located?
Terry Sanford High School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
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