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  College Success Award
        The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
      
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        Harnett County School District
        20,050 students | LILLINGTON, NC
 Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools
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        Lee County School District
        9,143 students | SANFORD, NC
 Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools
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          October 19, 2025
        
        
          
  We’re really happy with the school! The administration and communication are great, and my kids love going every day. They’re learning so many new things and always come home excited to tell us about... More
        
      
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        Deep River Elementary School
      
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          September 19, 2025
        
        
          
  Lee Christian School has a major problem, their leadership. It is very weak and no one knows if they have a board of directors or anything similar if you don't get support from the head of school who... More
        
      
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        Lee Christian School
      
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          August 22, 2025
        
        
          
  Do not send your child to this school. If I could give it zero stars, I would. My child's experience has been a nightmare from start to finish, and this institution is a breeding ground for insecurity... More
        
      
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        Highland Middle
      
  
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