Rising Leaders Academy vs Willow Oak Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 41 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
Willow Oak Montessori
Pittsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
281 students
| Measure | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina | Willow Oak Montessori Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,457 | #124 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32435 of 50,301 | #9762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 282 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Sanford | Pittsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Oak Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 39.3).
- •Willow Oak Montessori does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.1).
- •Rising Leaders Academy is the larger school with 282 students compared with 281.
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 Willow Oak Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Oak Montessori ranks higher (72.3 vs 39.3 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 Rising Leaders Academy and Willow Oak Montessori?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Leaders Academy: 282. Willow Oak Montessori: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Leaders Academy and Willow Oak Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 and Willow Oak Montessori is 124th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).