Top 5 Best Sanford Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,526 students in Sanford, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Sanford, NC are Lee Early College, Southern Lee High School and Lee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Sanford, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Sanford, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Grades: 9-13
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Lee High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #33.
Lee County High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1708 Nash Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #44.
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Harvey Faulk Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Grades: 6-11
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Sanford, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Sanford, NC include Lee Early College, Southern Lee High School and Lee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Sanford, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford, NC?
Sanford, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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