Best Schools in Lee County, NC
Lee County, NC has 26 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,119 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Lee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, NC
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 272 Students
2. Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
3. Chatham Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. Southern Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
5. Lee County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1508 Students
6. Bragg Street Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, NC
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Carolina Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Carolina Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 272 Students
2. Sanlee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
3. West Lee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
4. East Lee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, NC
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tramway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
2. Greenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
3. Deep River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
4. J S Waters School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students
5. Moncure School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students
6. J Glenn Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
7. Bt Bullock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
8. J R Ingram Jr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
9. Wb Wicker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
10. Broadway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, NC has a total population of 63,285 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, NC
How many schools are in Lee County, NC?
Lee County, NC has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,119 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Lee County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
2 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Lee County Schools (16 schools)