Terry Sanford High School

Terry Sanford High School (formerly known as Fayetteville Senior High School) is a public high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is named after Terry Sanford, who was a North Carolina state senator, Governor of North Carolina, and United States Senator. Students range from grades 9–12 and is a part of the Cumberland County School System. History The origins of Terry Sanford High School stems from when Clyde R. Hoey, then Governor of North Carolina, dedicated Fayetteville Senior High School on September 23, 1940. In October 1954, the high school moved locations, and the student body moved to a different facility. Fayetteville High School was renamed "Terry Sanford High School" in 1968. Demographics The demographic breakdown of the 1,307 students enrolled for the 2021–2022 school year was: Male51% Female49% Native American/Alaskan1.0% Asian4.0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.35% Black41% Hispanic12% White34% More than one race7.9%