How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harnett County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lillington, North Carolina | Sanford, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 20,050 | 9,143 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harnett County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,877 | $13,241 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| State Revenue | 62.0% | 59.9% |
| Local Revenue | 13.4% | 16.8% |
Harnett 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 | Harnett County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 30.7% |
| African American | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 43.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.5% | 98.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harnett County Schools | Lee County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 49 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 365.1:1 | 411.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 22.3% |
School Types
Harnett County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
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.