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Best 27330 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,901 students in 27330, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 328 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27330, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27330, NC are Lee Early College, Tramway Elementary School and Bt Bullock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27330 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27330, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27330, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Gr: 9-13 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Tramway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Center Church Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0170
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bt Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1410 Mcneill Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3772
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Lee County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1708 Nash Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Buffalo Lake Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 499-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Wb Wicker Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
West Lee Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
East Lee Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1337 Broadway Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Carolina Academy
Charter School
1801 Douglas Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(984) 977-9455
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27330, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27330, NC include Lee Early College, Tramway Elementary School and Bt Bullock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27330?
13 public schools are located in 27330.
What percentage of students in 27330 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27330 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27330?
27330 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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