For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 937 students in 27332, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27332, NC are Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County and Rising Leaders Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27332 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27332, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27332, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Rising Leaders Academy
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascend Leadership Remote Academy
Charter School
283 Harvey Faulk Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 842-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27332, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27332, NC include Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County and Rising Leaders Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27332?
3 public charter schools are located in 27332.
What is the racial composition of students in 27332?
27332 public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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