Highland Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27330 · Harnett County Schools
#378 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#27390 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Harnett County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 854 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 378th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 854.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; Highland Elementary ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Highland Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highland Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students · 316 m away
Benhaven Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,065 students · 4.9 km away
Johnsonville Elementary
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 5.2 km away
Western Harnett Middle
Lillington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students · 5.8 km away
Western Harnett High
Lillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,324 students · 6.4 km away
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 6.7 km away
Overhills Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students · 9.3 km away
Overhills High
Spring Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students · 9.4 km away
Overhills Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students · 9.5 km away
Anderson Creek Primary
Bunnlevel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
553 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hardin Park Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
854 students
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Surf City Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Idlewild Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Reedy Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
Highland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #378 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 Highland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary ranks #378 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #27390 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary had 854 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.