Douglas Elementary vs Sanderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Sanderson High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Sanderson High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,457 | #183 of 528 |
| National rank | #27742 of 50,301 | #7677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 562 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 46.2).
- •Sanderson High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Sanderson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Sanderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 44%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Sanderson High is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 562.
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 Douglas Elementary better than Sanderson High?
On the Success Index (US), Sanderson High ranks higher (52.7 vs 46.2 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 Douglas Elementary and Sanderson High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 562. Sanderson High: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Sanderson High rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Elementary is 383rd of 1,457 and Sanderson High is 183rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).