Southern Lee High School is one of two high schools in Sanford, North Carolina, and serves grades 9–12. The school mascot is the Cavalier and the school's colors are navy and orange.
Athletics Southern Lee is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 6A school. The school is a member of the Carolina Pines 6A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved June 5, 2026. Southern Lee's team name is the Cavilers, with the school colors being navy and orange.
Sports at Southern Lee include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.Southern Lee (Sanford, NC) High School Sports. MaxPreps. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
Notable alumni Heather Connor (class of 2009), powerlifting world champion Thomas Harrington (class of 2020), MLB pitcherTom Harrington Stats. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved April 18, 2026. Aaron Mellette (class of 2008), NFL wide receiver Patrick "ACHES" Price (class of 2012), professional Call of Duty player Akeem Richmond (class of 2009), professional basketball playerAkeem Richmond, Southern Lee, Shooting Guard. 247Sports. Retrieved Dec 16, 2019.
See also Lee County High School (Sanford, North Carolina)
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