Southern Lee High School
Southern Lee High School is a very large high in Sanford, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,234 students. The district invests $12,597 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.
Student Body & Demographics at Southern Lee High School
Academic Outcomes at Southern Lee High School
School Resources & Funding
- 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Best suited for families in Sanford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.