Southern Lee High School
Sanford, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 54.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | D |
| School performance score | 56 | 60 | 54 |
| School achievement score | 56.2 | 61.1 | 54.9 |
| Reading and math | 35.3% | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 45.9% | 51.1% | 49.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 88.2% | 88.7% | 83.7% |
| English learner progress | Not reported | 21.4% | 7.9% |
| Math course rigor | 89.9% | Above 95% | 94.4% |
| Biology | 47.5% | 55.4% | 42.7% |
| School growth score | 54.2 | 56.9 | 51.8 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
17.983 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 10.213 | 26.087 | 17.983 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
109.83 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 118.30 | 181.74 | 109.83 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,239 | 1,170 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.8% · 122 | 10.9% · 127 |
| Suspended in school | 15.3% · 189 | 17.5% · 205 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Town, Distant
Enrollment
1,185 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino44.6%
White31.9%
Black or African American19.0%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370256002781
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,185 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.6
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24