Highland Middle

345 Highland School Rd
Sanford, NC 27332

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/hms

762 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 345 Highland School Rd in Sanford, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lee County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally through a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

The school plays an active role in the Sanford community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By offering a variety of core subjects alongside elective programs, Highland Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its location in Sanford positions it as a hub for local families, and the school consistently strives to maintain a standard of excellence by promoting character development and lifelong learning habits among its students.

762

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	222
Black	135
Asian	9
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
318 (41.7%)
Hispanic
222 (29.1%)
Black
135 (17.7%)
Two or More
69 (9.1%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(919)498-3331
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 241