C
Below Average
58/100

Lee County High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 44% · Math 39% proficient · 32nd percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
1,469
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 32nd percentile, math 31st percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (−3 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+5 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts35th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -17 pts, math -4 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading -9 pts, math -14 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1708 Nash Street
City Sanford
ZIP Code 27330
District 3702560
NCES School ID 370256001080
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27330

Understanding the community around Lee County High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,279
Per Capita Income $29,668
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $188,400
Median Rent $924
Owner-Occupied 60.5%
Renter-Occupied 39.5%
View full data for ZIP 27330 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lee County High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.2%
White 28.8%
Black 23.6%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,469
Teachers (FTE) 88.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lee County High?
Lee County High has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lee County High?
Lee County High has 1,469 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Lee County High serve?
Lee County High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lee County High receive per student?
Lee County High receives $12,597 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lee County High in 27330 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,823
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,712
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
39.5%

Other Schools in 27330

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026