Rising Leaders Academy vs SanLee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,457 | #272 of 469 |
| National rank | #32435 of 50,301 | #12194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 28.6).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.5).
- •SanLee Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 282.
- •Rising Leaders Academy is a charter school while SanLee Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rising Leaders Academy better than SanLee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Leaders Academy ranks higher (39.3 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 Rising Leaders Academy and SanLee Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Leaders Academy: 282. SanLee Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Leaders Academy and SanLee Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 and SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).