Sanford Middle School

Lee County
1500 Lee Road 11
Opelika, AL 36804
545 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Sanford Middle School, located at 1500 Lee Road 11 in Opelika, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Lee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. By leveraging the resources of the broader Lee County school system, Sanford Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

As a member of the Lee County Schools community, the institution places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement to support student success. The school’s digital presence, managed through the official district website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us, provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, Sanford Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
545
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    322 (59.1 %)
  • Black
    118 (21.7 %)
  • Two or More
    59 (10.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (8.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee County
Phone: (334)705-6040
Website: http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 322
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 140
Grade 6 137
Grade 7 132
Grade 8 135
Grade 9 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Samford School
Auburn City
742 Students
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 7th