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Highland Elementary

Sanford, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Harnett County Schools

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About Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary is a public school in Sanford, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 854 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Sanford. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (56.7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Harnett County. There are 6 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 28 schools in Harnett County Schools.

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School facts

Address	1915 Buffalo Lake Road, Sanford, NC 27330
Phone	(919) 499-2200
School district	Harnett County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	854
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.7
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Harnett County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370201002630). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Highland MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Sanford · 0.2 mi Benhaven ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Sanford · 3.1 mi Johnsonville ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Cameron, NC · 3.2 mi Western Harnett MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Lillington, NC · 3.6 mi Western Harnett HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lillington, NC · 4 mi Anderson Creek AcademyCharter · Grades K to 5Spring Lake, NC · 4.2 mi Overhills MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Spring Lake, NC · 5.8 mi Overhills HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Spring Lake, NC · 5.8 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Highland Elementary serve?

Highland Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Highland Elementary?

Highland Elementary reported 854 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 854 students and 56.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Highland Elementary a public or charter school?

Highland Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Highland Elementary in?

Highland Elementary is part of Harnett County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/harnett-county-schools/

Where is Highland Elementary located?

Highland Elementary is at 1915 Buffalo Lake Road, Sanford, NC 27330. The phone number is (919) 499-2200.

How many other schools are near Highland Elementary?

There are 6 other schools within 5 miles of Highland Elementary in our directory.