Lee County Public Schools
Lee County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,436
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Lee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lee County has 4 district entries. Lee County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Sanford has the most listed schools, with 17 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Lee County
Reported Enrollment
10,436
19 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lee County
Lee County Schools
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
MINA Charter School of Lee County
Central Carolina Academy
19 Public Schools in Lee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Profile | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,508 |
| Southern Lee High School | Profile | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,234 |
| SanLee Middle School | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 809 |
| West Lee Middle | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 607 |
| WB Wicker Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 575 |
| Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Listed only | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Charter | 547 |
| Tramway Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 545 |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27332Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 532 |
| East Lee Middle | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 531 |
| Greenwood Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Lemon Springs, 28355Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 530 |
| BT Bullock Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 485 |
| Broadway Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Broadway, 27505Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 483 |
| MINA Charter School of Lee County | Listed only | MINA Charter School of Lee County | Sanford, 27332Town: Distant | KG–7 | Charter | 474 |
| Deep River Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 473 |
| J R Ingram Jr Elementary | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 408 |
| Central Carolina Academy | Listed only | Central Carolina Academy | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | 6–10 | Charter | 272 |
| Lee Early College | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | 9–UG | High | 272 |
| Floyd L Knight Children Center | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 105 |
| Bragg Street Academy | Listed only | Lee County Schools | Sanford, 27330Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 46 |
Lee County High
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Southern Lee High School
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe
SanLee Middle School
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe
West Lee Middle
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
WB Wicker Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe
Tramway Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Fringe
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27332 / Town: Distant
East Lee Middle
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Fringe
Greenwood Elementary
Lee County Schools
Lemon Springs, 28355 / Rural: Fringe
BT Bullock Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Broadway Elementary
Lee County Schools
Broadway, 27505 / Rural: Distant
MINA Charter School of Lee County
MINA Charter School of Lee County
Sanford, 27332 / Town: Distant
Deep River Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Distant
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Central Carolina Academy
Central Carolina Academy
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Lee Early College
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Bragg Street Academy
Lee County Schools
Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant
Lee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lee County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lee County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.