Carroll Middle vs Sanderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Sanderson High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Carroll Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Sanderson High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 469 | #183 of 528 |
| National rank | #10157 of 15,369 | #7677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 38.5).
- •Sanderson High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Sanderson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Sanderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Carroll Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Sanderson High is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 898.
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 Carroll Middle better than Sanderson High?
On the Success Index (US), Sanderson High ranks higher (52.7 vs 38.5 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 Carroll Middle and Sanderson High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Middle: 898. Sanderson High: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Middle and Sanderson High rank in North Carolina?
Carroll Middle is 181st of 469 and Sanderson High is 183rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).