Highland Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

1915 Buffalo Lake Rd, Sanford, NC

Harnett County Schools

854 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Jennifer Spivey

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
53%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 57	Full Time Teachers 57
Teachers in First or Second Year 9%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

433:1

Student Diversity

Male 53%	Female 47%
White 44.9%	Hispanic 28.3%
Black 17.6%	Two or more races 7.3%
Pacific Islander <1%	Asian <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 other

2/10/2024

My granddaughter is in the fourth grade and attend this school. I have been informed that she is eleven projects behind. My question is, why weren’t her parents informed before she got that far behind? There seems to be a lack of communication between teacher and parent. It’s about three to four mon...

1.0 parent

12/12/2021

With the new principle, this school has gone down hill. My first grader didnt even have a teacher for half of 2021. It was subs or TAs until they found a teacher. It seemed they were more worried about themed school days and fun vs actual education. Poor management im general. Next year we are going...

2.0 parent

9/27/2018

I have been disappointed in this school for a while. I was hoping it was just an adjustment phase for the school, but unfortunately, there hasn't been any improvement. I wish we were in a position to move again. The principals never seem to last at this school either. I have had 3 kids at this schoo...

3.0 parent

1/25/2018

The nurse or nurse assistant needs improvement in how to communicate more professional with parents .

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North Carolina Harnett County Sanford 27332

Highland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Sanford, NC, in the Sanford neighborhood, and is served by the Harnett County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 854 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Highland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $308,763. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian Academy, Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County, Lee Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sanford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Elementary School.

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