How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Lee Middle | Highland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sanford, NC | Sanford, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 526 | 762 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.5% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Lee Middle | Highland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,241 | $10,877 |
| District | Lee County Schools | Harnett County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Lee Middle | Highland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.1% | 41.7% |
| African American | 21.1% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.3% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Lee Middle | Highland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 943:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 38.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 114 | 188 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.