Floyd L Knight Children Center

607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
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Bottom 50%
Serving 95 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 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Floyd L Knight Children Center's student population of 95 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
51%
≤20%
50%
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
39%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(21-22)
<50%
86%
(22-23)
30.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons

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, Discovery School 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?
95 students attend Floyd L Knight Children Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Floyd L Knight Children Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd L Knight Children Center part of?
Floyd L Knight Children Center is part of Lee County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 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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