Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students
| Measure | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Sanford, North Carolina | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 528 | #529 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10242 of 16,910 | #32435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 628 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 39.3).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is the larger school with 628 students compared with 282.
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 Rising Leaders Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County ranks higher (42.8 vs 39.3 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 Rising Leaders Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County: 628. Rising Leaders Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County and Rising Leaders Academy rank in North Carolina?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 256th of 528 and Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).