Lee County Schools School District
School District · Sanford, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,241
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,241
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Lee County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lee County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Greenwood Elementary
Lemon Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wb Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee Early College
Sanford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#63 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,241
+$129 vs North Carolina median
District size
9,051 students
Larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Lee County Schools ranks #63 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Lee County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greenwood Elementary (8.4/10), Wb Wicker Elementary (8.3/10), and Lee Early College (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lee County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lee County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Wb Wicker Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lee Early College | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Deep River Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Tramway Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bt Bullock Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | J R Ingram JR Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Sanlee Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lee County High | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee County Schools
Lee County Schools is a Sanford, North Carolina school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 9,051 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,241 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lee County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greenwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lee County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lee County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lee County Schools with test data.
Schools in Lee County Schools
16 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Sanford
- Total Enrollment
- 9,051
- Teachers (FTE)
- 647
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee County Schools?
Lee County Schools has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lee County Schools?
The average composite rating for Lee County Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lee County Schools?
Lee County Schools spends $13,241 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee County Schools is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee County Schools?
Greenwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lee County Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lee County Schools?
Across schools in Lee County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lee County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Lee County Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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