Schools in Sanford, North Carolina (2025)
19 schools · 12,670 students · 16 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 571.
Sanford, in North Carolina, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,670 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle; by sector 16 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Sanford's schools is 571, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
19 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Central Carolina Academy (69.2, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Benhaven Elementary (56.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Lee Early College (55.6, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), Benhaven Elementary (1,065 students).
Ranked schools in Sanford
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 169Central Carolina AcademySanford · Charter High26.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 536 students
- 257Benhaven ElementarySanford · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 1,065 students
- 356Lee Early CollegeSanford · Public High87% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 447Highland ElementarySanford · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 854 students
- 543Tramway ElementarySanford · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 559 students
- 643Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee CountySanford · Charter High32% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 739Rising Leaders AcademySanford · Charter Elementary98.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 282 students
- 835Highland MiddleSanford · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 762 students
- 934J R Ingram Jr ElementarySanford · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 1031Greenwood ElementarySanford · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 1131Deep River ElementarySanford · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 1231J Glenn Edwards ElementarySanford · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 587 students
- 1331BT Bullock ElementarySanford · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 511 students
- 1429SanLee Middle SchoolSanford · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 1528West Lee MiddleSanford · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 1627East Lee MiddleSanford · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 1725WB Wicker ElementarySanford · Public Elementary99.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 588 students
- 1824Southern Lee High SchoolSanford · Public High35% Math proficiency · 1,180 students
- 1919Lee County HighSanford · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,459 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Carolina Academy Sanford · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 69.2 Top 25% | 26.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 536 |
| 2 | Benhaven Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,065 |
| 3 | Lee Early College Sanford · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 55.6 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 4 | Highland Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 854 |
| 5 | Tramway Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 559 |
| 6 | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Sanford · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 42.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 7 | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 39.3 Lower 50% | 98.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 282 |
| 8 | Highland Middle Sanford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 9 | J R Ingram Jr Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 10 | Greenwood Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 11 | Deep River Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 12 | J Glenn Edwards Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 13 | BT Bullock Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 511 |
| 14 | SanLee Middle School Sanford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 15 | West Lee Middle Sanford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 16 | East Lee Middle Sanford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 17 | WB Wicker Elementary Sanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 99.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 588 |
| 18 | Southern Lee High School Sanford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,180 |
| 19 | Lee County High Sanford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,459 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Sanford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sanford?
Central Carolina Academy is the highest-ranked school in Sanford with a Success Index (US) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sanford?
Sanford has 19 schools (5 high, 10 elementary, 4 middle) educating 12,670 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sanford?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sanford is 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.