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#1684 of 2,648 schools in NC
Sanderson High
High School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Math 59% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sanderson High score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanderson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,538
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fletcher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9 | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RaleighPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Ravenscroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,197 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #147 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanderson High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanderson High
Sanderson High is a public high school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 1,661 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanderson High
What grades does Sanderson High serve?
Sanderson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sanderson High?
Sanderson High has an enrollment of approximately 1,661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanderson High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanderson High rank in NC?
Sanderson High ranks #1,684 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sanderson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanderson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanderson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanderson High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sanderson High a charter school?
No, Sanderson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanderson High a Title I school?
No, Sanderson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanderson High?
43.7% of students at Sanderson High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (919) 881-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27609)
- 35,548
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27609; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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