Top Rankings
Lee County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,207 students in Lee County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Lee County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
9,207 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
641 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lee County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
31 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,644 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
20%
# Black Students
1,824 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
20%
25%
# White Students
3,259 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
35%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
422 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
653
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
624
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
666
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
692
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
654
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
711
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
725
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
683
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
754
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
918
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
758
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
740
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
547
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,417 is higher than the state median of $9,755. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is higher than the state median of $9,706. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$8 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$8 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,417
$9,755
Spending / Student
$11,366
$9,706
Best Lee County Schools School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Grades: 9-13
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Tramway Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 Center Church Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0170
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0170
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Lee High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #44.
Lee County High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Nash Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-7541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #55.
Bt Bullock Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Mcneill Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3772
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3772
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Sanlee Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #88.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #99.
Greenwood Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Greenwood Rd
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Cemetery Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-3733
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
West Lee Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7351
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1212.
Deep River Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
East Lee Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Broadway Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-8441
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1414.
Broadway Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Main St
Broadway, NC 27505
(919) 258-3828
Broadway, NC 27505
(919) 258-3828
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1515.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1616.
Wb Wicker Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee County Schools School District?
Lee County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,207 students.
What is the rank of Lee County Schools School District?
Lee County Schools School District is ranked #220 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County Schools School District?
39% of Lee County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee County Schools School District?
Lee County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lee County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is higher than the state median of $9,706. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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