Highland Middle School in Sanford, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Highland Middle School is a rural public school in Sanford, North Carolina that is part of Harnett County School District. It serves 761 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

761 Students

51 Teachers

345 Highland School Rd

Sanford, NC 27332 View local requests

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Highland Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Balmes

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Highland Middle School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Highland Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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