- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanford, NC
Lee County High
Federal NCES profile for Lee County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370256001080
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lee County High held near 1,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370256001080 · Sanford, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,459 enr · 15.4:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Lee High School (1,180 students)
Lee County High held near 1,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lee County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- Sanlee Middle
Sanlee Middle School
792 students
- Wb Wicker Elem
Wb Wicker Elementary
588 students
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- Greenwood Elem 571
Greenwood Elementary
571 students
What this shows Lee County High reports 1,459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County High compares
Lee County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,459 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,459
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 28.5%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Lee County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Sanford
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County High
How many students attend Lee County High?
Lee County High has 1,459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,508 (2022-23) → 1,469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County High is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County High?
56.6% of students at Lee County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County High?
The largest demographic group at Lee County High is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County High?
Lee County High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lee County High rank among high schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Lee County High, Lee County Schools also operates Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), Sanlee Middle School (792 students), and Wb Wicker Elementary (588 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.