Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County vs Lee Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students
| Measure | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Sanford, North Carolina | Lee Early College Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 528 | #161 of 528 |
| National rank | #10242 of 16,910 | #6882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 628 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 45.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 42.8).
- •Lee Early College does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Lee Early College does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 45.3).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is the larger school with 628 students compared with 272.
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is a charter school while Lee Early College is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lee Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Early College ranks higher (55.6 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 Lee Early College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County: 628. Lee Early College: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County and Lee Early College rank in North Carolina?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 256th of 528 and Lee Early College is 161st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).