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Sanford Middle School

Sanford Middle School is a public middle school in Opelika, AL, serving grades 5–8, rated D+, with 533 students and a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 35% in Science and 26% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
533
Students per teacher
15.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science35%
Math26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White59%
Black20%
Hispanic11%
Two or more races10%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.8%
Prior-year enrollment
560

Homes assigned to this school

3,954 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Sanford Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1500 Lee Rd # 11, Opelika, AL 36804
Phone
(334) 705-6040
Website
lee.k12.al.us
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010207000793
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School district

Lee County School District

District rating
B
Schools
15
Students
9,026
Spending per student
$11,933
Teachers (FTE)
611
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Sanford Middle School

How is Sanford Middle School rated?

Sanford Middle School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lee County School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Sanford Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Sanford Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 35% in Science and 26% in Math.

What grades does Sanford Middle School serve?

Sanford Middle School serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Sanford Middle School?

533 students attend Sanford Middle School, down from 560 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sanford Middle School?

TopHap matches 3,954 residential properties to Sanford Middle School in and around Opelika. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Sanford Middle School in?

Sanford Middle School is part of Lee County School District, which reports 15 schools, 9,026 students and $11,933 of spending per student.