East Lee Middle vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students
| Measure | East Lee Middle Sanford, North Carolina | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 469 | #529 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,369 | #32435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 526 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 26.9).
- •East Lee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.5).
- •East Lee Middle is the larger school with 526 students compared with 282.
- •East Lee Middle is a public school while Rising Leaders Academy is a charter 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Lee Middle better than Rising Leaders Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Leaders Academy ranks higher (39.3 vs 26.9 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 Rising Leaders Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lee Middle: 526. Rising Leaders Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lee Middle and Rising Leaders Academy rank in North Carolina?
East Lee Middle is 296th of 469 and Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).