For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,784 students in 27332, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27332, NC are Southern Lee High School and Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27332 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27332, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27332 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Lee High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27332, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Lee High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27332, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27332, NC include Southern Lee High School and Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County.
How many public high schools are located in 27332?
2 public high schools are located in 27332.
What is the racial composition of students in 27332?
27332 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).