Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Terry Sanford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Terry Sanford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terry Sanford High School is 0.69, 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.
Terry Sanford High School is ranked #1430 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Terry Sanford High School often compared to?
Terry Sanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terry Sanford High School?
The graduation rate of Terry Sanford High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Terry Sanford High School?
1,213 students attend Terry Sanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Terry Sanford High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Sanford High School?
Terry Sanford High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Terry Sanford High School offer ?
Terry Sanford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Terry Sanford High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Terry Sanford High School located?
Terry Sanford High School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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