Carrboro High vs Culbreth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Carrboro High Carrboro, North Carolina | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 528 | #21 of 469 |
| National rank | #1775 of 16,910 | #2093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 885 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.8 vs 76.4).
- •Carrboro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Carrboro High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Carrboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 33.9%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Carrboro High is the larger school with 885 students compared with 632.
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 High better than Culbreth 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 Carrboro High and Culbreth Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro High: 885. Culbreth Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro High and Culbreth Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro High is 27th of 528 and Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).