- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sanford, NC
Sanlee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sanlee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370256003036
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanlee Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanlee Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanlee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sanlee Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370256003036 · Sanford, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 14.9:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
Sanlee Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sanlee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- This school
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 Sanlee Middle School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanlee Middle School compares
Sanlee Middle School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 29.5%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Sanlee Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Sanlee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanlee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle schools in Sanford
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanlee Middle School
How many students attend Sanlee Middle School?
Sanlee Middle School has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanlee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanlee Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Sanlee Middle School?
64.3% of students at Sanlee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanlee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sanlee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanlee Middle School?
Sanlee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sanlee Middle School rank among middle schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanlee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Sanlee Middle School, Lee County Schools also operates Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), and Wb Wicker Elementary (588 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.