SanLee Middle School vs Southern Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 367 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina | Southern Lee High School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 469 | #436 of 528 |
| National rank | #12194 of 15,369 | #14557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 792 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SanLee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 24.1).
- •SanLee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •SanLee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •SanLee Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.1).
- •Southern Lee High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 792.
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 SanLee Middle School better than Southern Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), SanLee Middle School ranks higher (28.6 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 SanLee Middle School and Southern Lee High School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SanLee Middle School: 792. Southern Lee High School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SanLee Middle School and Southern Lee High School rank in North Carolina?
SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 and Southern Lee High School is 436th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).