For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,679 students in 27330, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27330, NC are West Lee Middle School, East Lee Middle School and Floyd L Knight Children Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27330 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27330, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27330, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lee Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
East Lee Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Broadway Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Carolina Academy
Charter School
1801 Douglas Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(984) 977-9455
Sanford, NC 27330
(984) 977-9455
Gr: 6-11 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
27330, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Warren Williams Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27330, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27330, NC include West Lee Middle School, East Lee Middle School and Floyd L Knight Children Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 27330?
5 public middle schools are located in 27330.
What is the racial composition of students in 27330?
27330 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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