Lee Early College

1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 244 students in grades 9-13, Lee Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lee Early College's student population of 244 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
244 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lee Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee Early College is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#14 out of 2568 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥90%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
46%
20%
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Black
13%
25%
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White
33%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Lee Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Lee Early College and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Early College's ranking?
Lee Early College is ranked #14 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lee Early College often compared to?
Lee Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lee County High School, Southern Lee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee Early College?
The graduation rate of Lee Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lee Early College?
244 students attend Lee Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lee Early College students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Early College?
Lee Early College has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee Early College offer ?
Lee Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Lee Early College part of?
Lee Early College is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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