Greenwood Elementary vs SanLee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,457 | #272 of 469 |
| National rank | #37947 of 50,301 | #12194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 28.6).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •SanLee Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 571.
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 Greenwood Elementary better than SanLee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 28.6 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 Greenwood Elementary and SanLee Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary: 571. SanLee Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary and SanLee Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Greenwood Elementary is 750th of 1,457 and SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).