Leesville Road Middle vs Sycamore Creek Elementary
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.
Leesville Road Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
795 students
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Leesville Road Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Sycamore Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 469 | #43 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4162 of 15,369 | #4388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 795 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 66.1).
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 31.7%).
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.5).
- •Leesville Road Middle is the larger school with 795 students compared with 778.
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 Leesville Road Middle better than Sycamore Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Creek Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 66.1 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 Leesville Road Middle and Sycamore Creek Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leesville Road Middle: 795. Sycamore Creek Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leesville Road Middle and Sycamore Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Leesville Road Middle is 50th of 469 and Sycamore Creek Elementary is 43rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).