For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,170 students in 27332, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27332, NC are Benhaven Elementary School, Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County and J Glenn Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27332 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27332, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27332, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benhaven Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Olive Farm Dr
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Harvey Faulk Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Cemetery Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Sanlee Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Highland School Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 498-3331
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 498-3331
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mina Charter School Of Lee County
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2732 Industrial Drive
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 745-1442
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 745-1442
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27332, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27332, NC include Benhaven Elementary School, Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County and J Glenn Edwards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27332?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27332.
What is the racial composition of students in 27332?
27332 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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