Gray's Creek High vs Lee County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek High
Hope Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,458 students
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek High Hope Mills, North Carolina | Lee County High Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 528 | #467 of 528 |
| National rank | #9231 of 16,910 | #15409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,458 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Hope Mills | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 19.1).
- •Gray's Creek High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Gray's Creek High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Gray's Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Lee County High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.0).
- •Lee County High is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 1,458.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gray's Creek High better than Lee County High?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek High ranks higher (46.8 vs 19.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gray's Creek High and Lee County High?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Hope Mills and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek High: 1,458. Lee County High: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek High and Lee County High rank in North Carolina?
Gray's Creek High is 222nd of 528 and Lee County High is 467th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).