A
Very Good
86/100

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2201 Farm Life Rd, Carthage, NC 28327
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 84th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
378
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%84/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 67th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -1 pts, math -11 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income35%25%reading +7 pts, math +0 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2201 Farm Life Rd
City Carthage
ZIP Code 28327
District 3703090
NCES School ID 370309001325
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28327

Understanding the community around Sandhills Farm Life Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,753
Per Capita Income $35,134
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,400
Median Rent $1,225
Owner-Occupied 82.1%
Renter-Occupied 17.9%
View full data for ZIP 28327 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sandhills Farm Life Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.3%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Black 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 378
Teachers (FTE) 26.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary has 378 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Sandhills Farm Life Elementary serve?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sandhills Farm Life Elementary receive per student?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary receives $11,884 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sandhills Farm Life Elementary in 28327 ▼
Avg Home Value
$411,060
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,250
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
17.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026