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Highland Elementary School vs. J Glenn Edwards Elementary School

Should you attend Highland Elementary School or J Glenn Edwards Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Highland Elementary School
1915 Buffalo Lake Road
Sanford, NC 27330
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
3115 Cemetery Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 894 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J Glenn Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
894 students
519 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1778 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1273 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Glenn Edwards Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
147
77
Grade 1 Students
153
90
Grade 2 Students
157
95
Grade 3 Students
130
69
Grade 4 Students
149
89
Grade 5 Students
158
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Glenn Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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