George M. Horton Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 · Chatham County Schools
#149 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#9220 of 15,369 nationally
About George M. Horton Middle
George M. Horton Middle is a public middle located in Pittsboro, in the Chatham County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 414 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 149th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 414.
There are 7 schools in Pittsboro; George M. Horton Middle ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George M. Horton Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George M. Horton Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pittsboro Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students · 54 m away
Northwood High
Pittsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students · 4.5 km away
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 10 km away
Seaforth High
Pittsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,088 students · 11 km away
Chatham Grove Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students · 12 km away
Willow Oak Montessori
Pittsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
281 students · 13 km away
Woods Charter
Chapel Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
515 students · 13 km away
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students · 13 km away
Moncure School
Moncure · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students · 14 km away
Deep River Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students · 14 km away
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Southeastern Stokes Middle School
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413 students
John Chavis Middle School
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East Middle
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422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George M. Horton Middle a good school?
George M. Horton Middle has a Success Index (US) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #149 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George M. Horton Middle rank in North Carolina?
George M. Horton Middle ranks #149 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #9220 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George M. Horton Middle?
George M. Horton Middle had 414 students in 2025.
Is George M. Horton Middle a elementary school or a high school?
George M. Horton Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George M. Horton Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George M. Horton Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.