For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,491 students in 27332, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27332, NC are Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County, Sanlee Middle School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27332 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27332, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27332, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County
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
Gr: 6-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sanlee Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Rising Leaders Academy
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
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascend Leadership Remote Academy
Charter School
283 Harvey Faulk Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27332, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27332, NC include Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County, Sanlee Middle School and Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27332?
5 public middle schools are located in 27332.
What is the racial composition of students in 27332?
27332 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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