J Glenn Edwards Elementary vs Lee Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students
| Measure | J Glenn Edwards Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | Lee Early College Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,457 | #161 of 528 |
| National rank | #38084 of 50,301 | #6882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 587 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 45.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 87% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 30.7).
- •Lee Early College does better on math proficiency (87% vs 48%).
- •Lee Early College does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Lee Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 45.3).
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 587 students compared with 272.
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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary better than Lee Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Early College ranks higher (55.6 vs 30.7 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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary and Lee Early College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary: 587. Lee Early College: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Glenn Edwards Elementary and Lee Early College rank in North Carolina?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary is 760th of 1,457 and Lee Early College is 161st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).