Deep River Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27330 · Lee County Schools
#759 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#38069 of 50,301 nationally
About Deep River Elementary
Deep River Elementary is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Lee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 759th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; Deep River Elementary ranks 11th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Deep River Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Deep River Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Moncure School
Moncure · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students · 7.7 km away
BT Bullock Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 10 km away
Central Carolina Academy
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
536 students · 12 km away
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students · 13 km away
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 13 km away
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students · 14 km away
George M. Horton Middle
Pittsboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students · 14 km away
Pittsboro Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students · 14 km away
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 15 km away
East Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Avery's Creek Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Sandy Grove Elementary
Lumber Bridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Southmont Elementary School
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Balfour Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deep River Elementary a good school?
Deep River Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #759 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Deep River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Deep River Elementary ranks #759 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #38069 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deep River Elementary?
Deep River Elementary had 557 students in 2025.
Is Deep River Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Deep River Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deep River Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deep River Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.