Lee Early College vs WB Wicker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
| Measure | Lee Early College Sanford, North Carolina | WB Wicker Elementary Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 528 | #949 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6882 of 16,910 | #41554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 272 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 45.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 25.3).
- •Lee Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •WB Wicker Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 45.3).
- •WB Wicker Elementary is the larger school with 588 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 Lee Early College better than WB Wicker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Early College ranks higher (55.6 vs 25.3 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 Lee Early College and WB Wicker Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee Early College: 272. WB Wicker Elementary: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee Early College and WB Wicker Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lee Early College is 161st of 528 and WB Wicker Elementary is 949th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).