East Lee Middle vs Lee County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students
| Measure | East Lee Middle Sanford, North Carolina | Lee County High Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 469 | #467 of 528 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,369 | #15409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 19.1).
- •East Lee Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •East Lee Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •East Lee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •East Lee Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.0).
- •Lee County High is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 526.
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 East Lee Middle better than Lee County High?
On the Success Index (US), East Lee Middle ranks higher (26.9 vs 19.1 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 East Lee Middle and Lee County High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lee Middle: 526. Lee County High: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lee Middle and Lee County High rank in North Carolina?
East Lee Middle is 296th of 469 and Lee County High is 467th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).