Culbreth Middle vs H J MacDonald Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
H J MacDonald Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 469 | #299 of 469 |
| National rank | #2093 of 15,369 | #12653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| city | Chapel Hill | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culbreth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 26.1).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
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 Culbreth Middle better than H J MacDonald Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Culbreth Middle ranks higher (76.4 vs 26.1 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 Culbreth Middle and H J MacDonald Middle?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culbreth Middle: 632. H J MacDonald Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culbreth Middle and H J MacDonald Middle rank in North Carolina?
Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 and H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).