Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County vs Bethany Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
628 students
Bethany Community School
Summerfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
640 students
| Measure | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Sanford, North Carolina | Bethany Community School Summerfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 528 | #201 of 528 |
| National rank | #10242 of 16,910 | #8273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 628 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Sanford | Summerfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethany Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 42.8).
- •Bethany Community School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Bethany Community School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 628.
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 Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County better than Bethany Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethany Community School ranks higher (50.4 vs 42.8 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 Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County and Bethany Community School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Summerfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County: 628. Bethany Community School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County and Bethany Community School rank in North Carolina?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 256th of 528 and Bethany Community School is 201st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).