What types of schools are available in Sanford, North Carolina?

Sanford, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Sanford, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Sanford, North Carolina?

There are 22 schools in Sanford, North Carolina, serving 12,832 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Sanford?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Sanford, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

12,832

Total Students

Across Sanford

15.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

22 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,459 students at Lee County High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Lee Early College

publicElementary9-13th Grade

1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1337 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330

Southern Lee High School

publichighGrade 9-12

2301 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27332

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2309 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

J Glenn Edwards Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3115 Cemetery Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

1127 Greenwood Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

360 Center Church Road, Sanford, NC 27330

J R Ingram Jr Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3309 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330

Bt Bullock Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1410 Mcneill Road, Sanford, NC 27330

Floyd L Knight Children Center

publichighPK-12

607 W Mcintosh St, Sanford, NC 27330

Ascend Leadership Remote Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

283 Harvey Faulk Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

900 S Vance St, Sanford, NC 27330

Deep River Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4000 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3301 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330

504 Bragg Street, Sanford, NC 27330

520 Olive Farm Dr, Sanford, NC 27332

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

345 Highland School Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

1915 Buffalo Lake Road, Sanford, NC 27330

Central Carolina Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

1801 Douglas Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Sanford

Sanford, North Carolina is home to 22 schools serving over 12,832 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sanford, North Carolina?

There are 22 schools in Sanford, serving 12,832 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Sanford?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sanford include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sanford?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sanford is 15.1:1.

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