SanLee Middle School vs Tramway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km 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
Tramway Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina | Tramway Elementary Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 469 | #450 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12194 of 15,369 | #29774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 792 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tramway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 28.6).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Tramway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •SanLee Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 559.
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 Tramway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tramway Elementary ranks higher (43.3 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 SanLee Middle School and Tramway Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SanLee Middle School: 792. Tramway Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SanLee Middle School and Tramway Elementary rank in North Carolina?
SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 and Tramway Elementary is 450th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).