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Lee Early College

1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 249 students in grades 9-13, Lee Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lee Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lee Early College's student population of 249 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
249 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Lee Early College is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
(20-21)
≥90%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lee Early College and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lee Early College and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lee Early College and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lee Early College and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lee Early College and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lee Early College and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lee Early College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Lee Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lee Early College and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lee Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lee Early College often compared to?
Lee Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lee County High School, Southern Lee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee Early College?
The graduation rate of Lee Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lee Early College?
249 students attend Lee Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lee Early College students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Early College?
Lee Early College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lee Early College offer ?
Lee Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Lee Early College part of?
Lee Early College is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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