SanLee Middle School vs West Lee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | SanLee Middle School Sanford, North Carolina | West Lee Middle Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 469 | #279 of 469 |
| National rank | #12194 of 15,369 | #12275 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 792 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.6 vs 28.2).
- •SanLee Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •SanLee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •West Lee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.6%).
- •West Lee Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •SanLee Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 522.
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 West Lee Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are SanLee Middle School and West Lee Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SanLee Middle School: 792. West Lee Middle: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SanLee Middle School and West Lee Middle rank in North Carolina?
SanLee Middle School is 272nd of 469 and West Lee Middle is 279th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).