For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,496 students in 27330, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 328 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27330, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27330, NC are Lee Early College, Tramway Elementary School and Lee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27330 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27330, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27330, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Grades: 9-13
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Tramway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 Center Church Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0170
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0170
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Lee County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Nash Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Buffalo Lake Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 499-2200
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 499-2200
Grades: K-5
| 925 students
Rank: #55.
Bt Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Mcneill Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3772
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3772
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
West Lee Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
East Lee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Broadway Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1111.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Wb Wicker Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
27330, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Warren Williams Elementary Alternative (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27330, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27330, NC include Lee Early College, Tramway Elementary School and Lee County High School.
How many public schools are located in 27330, NC?
12 public schools are located in 27330, NC.
What percentage of students in 27330, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27330, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27330, NC?
27330, NC public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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