West Lee Middle School in Sanford, NC

West Lee Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

3301 Wicker St, Sanford, NC

Lee County Schools

2.0

1.0

583 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jamie Cox

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

358:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

Hispanic

46.8%

White

25.7%

Black

22.2%

Two or more races

4.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

6/5/2025

This school is horrible.Shockingly it's still up and running .Should have been closed permanently years ago.

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1.0 student

9/14/2024

This school was absolutely disgusting. Its a dangerous and horrible place to go to school I don't recommend.

1.0 student

7/28/2023

This school is horrible do not recommend the only person I really like there is ms.cox all of my love goes to her <3

1.0 parent

11/9/2015

They communication is very poor the telephone is busy all day everyday,they're no email address of staff listed anywhere,I just don't understand why a Schools telephone number is busy all day everyday,and tried calling the board of education,same results can't get a call in to check on you're childr...

1.0 other

10/14/2013

Military families, consider yourself warned. Stay away from West Lee, this has to be the most unsupportive school towards military and their children. They simply don't care here.

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List Price Range

$225K - $794K

Homes For Sale

467

Average Home Value

$305,214

Median Lot Size

20,037 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

$67,886

% of College Grads

21.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,861 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$350,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,874 Sq Ft

210 N Monroe Ave

Sprawling Ranch on Over Half an Acre Near Downtown Sanford. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and timeless charm. Inviting interior featuring all-new luxury LVP flooring and fresh, neutral paint throughout. The spacious family room showca...

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$331,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,704 Sq Ft

1471 Mcneill Rd
New 4 days ago

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,425 Sq Ft

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$274,900

Land
15.10 Acre Lot

Lot 5 Reynwood Ct
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2.5 Baths
2,450 Sq Ft

1821 Owls Nest Rd
New 12 days ago

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$270,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,017 Sq Ft

500 Greensboro Ave

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Land
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3131 Carbonton Rd

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1 Bath
1,363 Sq Ft

1349 Bogan St

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,809 Sq Ft

3022 Carrington Ln

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft

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4,330 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,280 - $1,595 per month

Falls Creek
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
955+ Sq Ft

901 Falls Park Dr
Sanford, NC

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$2,000 per month

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,487 Sq Ft

2021 Eveton Ln
Sanford, NC

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Candlewood Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
500+ Sq Ft

1212 Burns Dr
Sanford, NC

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3.5 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft

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Sanford, NC

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High Ridge Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
650+ Sq Ft

200 High Ridge Dr
Sanford, NC

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths

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Sanford, NC

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Woodland Heights of Sanford
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
1,020+ Sq Ft

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Sanford, NC

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,962 Sq Ft

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Sanford, NC

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft

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Sanford, NC

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Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
575 Sq Ft

409 Birch St
Unit A
Sanford, NC

Now Available | Recently Updated | Prime LocationWelcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex unit located in the heart of Sanford. Conveniently situated near downtown, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers both comfort and accessibility.Property Features:

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Floyd L. Knight Children Center

Pre-K to 12th
Public

Bragg Street Academy

5th to 12th
Public

Lee Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

C+

San-Lee Park

Kiwanis Family Park

Deep River Northview Optimist Park

San Lee Park

Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Lee County Gymnastics

Neighborhood Park

Depot Park

Kiwanis Park

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North Carolina Lee County Sanford 27330

West Lee Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Sanford, NC, in the Sanford neighborhood, and is served by the Lee County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 583 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. West Lee Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $305,214. Discover additional schools in the area, like Floyd L. Knight Children Center, Bragg Street Academy, Lee Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sanford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Lee Middle School.

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