publichighGrade 9-12

Lee County High

1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330, United States

+1 (919) 776-7541

http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/lchs/index.html

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Lee County High Overview

About This School

Lee County High is a public high in Sanford, North Carolina, serving 1,459 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 73 teachers with an average salary of $49,035 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 364:1. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is composed of 44% Hispanic, 29% White, 23% Black, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

1,459

Total Students

Grade 9-12

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

73 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Lee County

Students per Counselor

364:1

Lee County High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.1:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

364

Students per Counselor

Lee County High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,035

City Avg: $48,356

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor364:1

Lee County High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.61%

Male

48.39%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,459 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White28.51%

Hispanic43.87%

Asian0.82%

Black23.03%

Two or More Races3.36%

Native American0.34%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lee County High

Q: What is Lee County High?

A: Lee County High is a high public located in Sanford.

Q: How many students attend Lee County High?

A: Lee County High has approximately 1,459 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lee County High is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Lee County High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Lee County High - Sanford, NC

Quick Facts about Lee County High
School Name	Lee County High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330, Sanford, NC
County	Lee County
Phone	+1 (919) 776-7541
Total Students	1,459
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	73
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County High

What is Lee County High?

Lee County High is a high public located in Sanford.

How many students attend Lee County High?

Lee County High has approximately 1,459 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lee County High is 19:1.

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