East Lee Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27330 · Lee County Schools
#296 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#12508 of 15,369 nationally
About East Lee Middle
East Lee Middle is a public middle located in Sanford, in the Lee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 526 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 296th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (44th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 526.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; East Lee Middle ranks 16th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Lee Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Lee Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students · 3.0 km away
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
628 students · 3.2 km away
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students · 3.2 km away
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students · 3.5 km away
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students · 4.2 km away
Broadway Elementary
Broadway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 5.6 km away
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 6.4 km away
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students · 7.2 km away
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students · 7.3 km away
BT Bullock Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Tyro Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Cedar Creek Middle
Youngsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
West Iredell Middle
Statesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Lakeshore Middle
Mooresville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
Nash Central Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Lee Middle a good school?
East Lee Middle has a Success Index (US) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #296 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Lee Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Lee Middle ranks #296 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #12508 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Lee Middle?
East Lee Middle had 526 students in 2025.
Is East Lee Middle a elementary school or a high school?
East Lee Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Lee Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Lee Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.