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Highland Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
345 Highland School Rd, Sanford, NC 27332 · (919) 498-3331 · Part of Harnett County Schools
Students
762
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Highland Middle
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 21.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts41%
State average 47.2%
Location
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345 Highland School Rd, Sanford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6262
Grade 7259
Grade 8241
Enrollment over time
971’20
942’21
875’22
803’23
762’24
Down 21.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 42%Hispanic 29%Black 18%Two or more races 9%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.