Carrboro Elementary vs Culbreth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrboro Elementary
Carrboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Carrboro Elementary Carrboro, North Carolina | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,457 | #21 of 469 |
| National rank | #8246 of 50,301 | #2093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culbreth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 74.5).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 33.9%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Culbreth Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 515.
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 Carrboro Elementary better than Culbreth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Culbreth Middle ranks higher (76.4 vs 74.5 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 Carrboro Elementary and Culbreth Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro Elementary: 515. Culbreth Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro Elementary and Culbreth Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro Elementary is 103rd of 1,457 and Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).