J R Ingram Jr Elementary vs SanLee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | J R Ingram Jr Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,457 | #272 of 469 |
| National rank | #36045 of 50,301 | #12194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 28.6).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •SanLee Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 419.
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 R Ingram Jr Elementary better than SanLee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks higher (33.8 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 J R Ingram Jr Elementary and SanLee Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary: 419. SanLee Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J R Ingram Jr Elementary and SanLee Middle School rank in North Carolina?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary is 669th of 1,457 and SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).