Rising Leaders Academy vs Southern Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina | Southern Lee High School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,457 | #436 of 528 |
| National rank | #32435 of 50,301 | #14557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| 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 24.1).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 21.1).
- •Southern Lee High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 282.
- •Rising Leaders Academy is a charter school while Southern Lee High 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 Southern Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Leaders Academy ranks higher (39.3 vs 24.1 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 Rising Leaders Academy and Southern Lee High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Leaders Academy: 282. Southern Lee High School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Leaders Academy and Southern Lee High School rank in North Carolina?
Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 and Southern Lee High School is 436th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).