Lee County High School vs. Southern Lee High School
Should I attend Lee County High School or Southern Lee High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lee County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Southern Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,434 students in grades 9-12, Lee County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,235 students in grades 9-12, Southern Lee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,434 students
1,235 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1352 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1226 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
464
378
Grade 10 Students
367
325
Grade 11 Students
373
292
Grade 12 Students
230
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
39%
38%
% Black
21%
19%
% White
35%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
