Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County vs Southern Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 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
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Sanford, North Carolina | Southern Lee High School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 528 | #436 of 528 |
| National rank | #10242 of 16,910 | #14557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| 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 24.1).
- •Southern Lee High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.1).
- •Southern Lee High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 628.
- •Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is a charter school while Southern Lee High School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County better than Southern Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County ranks higher (42.8 vs 24.1 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 Southern Lee High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County: 628. Southern Lee High School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County and Southern Lee High School rank in North Carolina?
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 256th of 528 and Southern Lee High School is 436th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).