Excellent
#322 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Lee Early College
High School · Lee County Schools · Sanford, NC
A Lee County Schools high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
- Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lee Early College score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lee Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,726
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lee County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee Early College is listed in Lee County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee Early College
Lee Early College is a public high school in Sanford, NC, part of Lee County Schools, serving approximately 263 students in grades 9th-UG with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Early College
What grades does Lee Early College serve?
Lee Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Lee Early College?
Lee Early College has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Early College is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee Early College rank in NC?
Lee Early College ranks #322 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lee Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lee Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Early College has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lee Early College a charter school?
No, Lee Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee Early College a Title I school?
No, Lee Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Early College?
55.1% of students at Lee Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (919) 888-4502
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27330)
- 41,473
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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