How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chatham County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsboro, North Carolina | Sanford, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 9,129 | 9,143 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chatham County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,128 | $13,241 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 59.9% |
| Local Revenue | 38.4% | 16.8% |
Chatham County Schools
Federal State Local
Lee County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chatham County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.6% | 30.7% |
| African American | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.0% | 43.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.9% | 98.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chatham County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 38 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.9:1 | 411.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 22.3% |
School Types
Chatham County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Lee County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.