Lee County Public Schools

Lee County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

10,436

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Lee County has 4 district entries. Lee County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Sanford has the most listed schools, with 17 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

in Lee County

Reported Enrollment

10,436

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle4

High5

Other1

4 School Districts in Lee County

Lee County Schools

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

1 school

547 students

MINA Charter School of Lee County

1 school

474 students

Central Carolina Academy

1 school

272 students

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 data

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Public schools in Lee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
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	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	809
West Lee Middle	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	607
WB Wicker Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	575
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County	Record	Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County	Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe	6–12	Charter	547
Tramway Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	545
J Glenn Edwards Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27332Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	532
East Lee Middle	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	531
Greenwood Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Lemon Springs, 28355Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	530
BT Bullock Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	485
Broadway Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Broadway, 27505Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	483
MINA Charter School of Lee County	Record	MINA Charter School of Lee County	Sanford, 27332Town: Distant	KG–7	Charter	474
Deep River Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	473
J R Ingram Jr Elementary	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	408
Central Carolina Academy	Record	Central Carolina Academy	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	6–10	Charter	272
Lee Early College	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	9–UG	High	272
Floyd L Knight Children Center	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	PK–12	Special Education	105
Bragg Street Academy	Record	Lee County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Distant	6–12	Alternative	46

Lee County High

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,508 students

Southern Lee High School

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,234 students

SanLee Middle School

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle809 students

West Lee Middle

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle607 students

WB Wicker Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary575 students

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Charter547 students

Tramway Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary545 students

J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary532 students

East Lee Middle

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle531 students

Greenwood Elementary

Lee County Schools

Lemon Springs, 28355 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary530 students

BT Bullock Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary485 students

Broadway Elementary

Lee County Schools

Broadway, 27505 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary483 students

MINA Charter School of Lee County

Sanford, 27332 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–7Charter474 students

Deep River Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary473 students

J R Ingram Jr Elementary

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary408 students

Central Carolina Academy

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

Record6–10Charter272 students

Lee Early College

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

Record9–UGHigh272 students

Floyd L Knight Children Center

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–12Special Education105 students

Bragg Street Academy

Lee County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Alternative46 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Lee County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Broadway Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Broadway, 27505
Enrollment
483 students
Listed on this county directory
BT Bullock Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
485 students
Listed on this county directory
Deep River Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
473 students
Listed on this county directory
Greenwood Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lemon Springs, 28355
Enrollment
530 students
Listed on this county directory
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
532 students
Listed on this county directory
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
408 students
Listed on this county directory
Tramway Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
545 students
Listed on this county directory
WB Wicker Elementary
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
575 students
Listed on this county directory
MINA Charter School of Lee County
MINA Charter School of Lee County
Record
Grades
KG–7
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
474 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Central Carolina Academy
Central Carolina Academy
Record
Grades
6–10
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
272 students
Listed on this county directory
East Lee Middle
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
531 students
Listed on this county directory
SanLee Middle School
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
809 students
Listed on this county directory
West Lee Middle
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
607 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
547 students
Listed on this county directory
Bragg Street Academy
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
46 students
Listed on this county directory
Lee County High
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
1,508 students
Lee Early College
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
9–UG
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
272 students
Listed on this county directory
Southern Lee High School
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
1,234 students

Other schools

Floyd L Knight Children Center
Lee County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
105 students
Listed on this county directory

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.

← Back to Lee County Education OverviewCounty school score: 29/100

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.