East Lee Middle vs Tyro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 120 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
Tyro Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | East Lee Middle Sanford, North Carolina | Tyro Middle Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 469 | #221 of 469 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,369 | #11000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Sanford | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tyro Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 26.9).
- •Tyro Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Tyro Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •East Lee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.5%).
- •East Lee Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •Tyro Middle is the larger school with 528 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 Tyro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tyro Middle ranks higher (34.4 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 Tyro Middle?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lee Middle: 526. Tyro Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lee Middle and Tyro Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Lee Middle is 296th of 469 and Tyro Middle is 221st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).