About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Harnett County Schools
Highland Elementary School is located in Sanford, NC and is one of 17 elementary schools in Harnett County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 862 students in grades K-5.
Highland Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highland Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1915 Buffalo Lake Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 499-2200
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Johnsonville Elementary School 3.8 miles |  |
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| Benhaven Elementary School 4.3 miles |  |
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| Griffin Academy 7.6 miles | n/a | |
| Boone Trail Elementary School 8.3 miles |  |
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| Overhills Elementary School 8.3 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 862
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
62%
Black
19%
Hispanic
11%
Two or More Races
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Harnett County Schools District Spending
$7,424Per Pupil
The Harnett County Schools spends $7,424 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 27% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Harnett County Schools District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Harnett County Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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