J R Ingram Jr Elementary vs West Lee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 717 m 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
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | J R Ingram Jr Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | West Lee Middle Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,457 | #279 of 469 |
| National rank | #36045 of 50,301 | #12275 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| 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 28.2).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •J R Ingram Jr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •West Lee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.3%).
- •West Lee Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •West Lee Middle is the larger school with 522 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 West Lee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 28.2 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 West Lee Middle?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary: 419. West Lee Middle: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J R Ingram Jr Elementary and West Lee Middle rank in North Carolina?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary is 669th of 1,457 and West Lee Middle is 279th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).