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Sanderson High School

5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,677 students in grades 9-12, Sanderson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sanderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sanderson High School's student population of 1,677 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sanderson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanderson High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#636 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sanderson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sanderson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sanderson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sanderson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sanderson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sanderson High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sanderson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Sanderson High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sanderson High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sanderson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanderson High School's ranking?
Sanderson High School is ranked #636 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sanderson High School often compared to?
Sanderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millbrook High School, Leesville Road High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanderson High School?
The graduation rate of Sanderson High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sanderson High School?
1,677 students attend Sanderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sanderson High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanderson High School?
Sanderson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanderson High School offer ?
Sanderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sanderson High School part of?
Sanderson High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sanderson High School located?
Sanderson High School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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