Atkins Academic & Tech High vs Southern Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkins Academic & Tech High
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,187 students
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | Atkins Academic & Tech High Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Southern Lee High School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 528 | #436 of 528 |
| National rank | #3197 of 16,910 | #14557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,187 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 35% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 24.1).
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 35%).
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.1).
- •Atkins Academic & Tech High is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 1,180.
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 Atkins Academic & Tech High better than Southern Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Atkins Academic & Tech High ranks higher (70.4 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 Atkins Academic & Tech High and Southern Lee High School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Academic & Tech High: 1,187. Southern Lee High School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Academic & Tech High and Southern Lee High School rank in North Carolina?
Atkins Academic & Tech High is 62nd of 528 and Southern Lee High School is 436th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).