Culbreth Middle vs Margaret B. Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 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
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 469 | #39 of 469 |
| National rank | #2093 of 15,369 | #3514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culbreth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 69.2).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 33.9%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 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 Culbreth Middle better than Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Culbreth Middle ranks higher (76.4 vs 69.2 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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culbreth Middle: 632. Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culbreth Middle and Margaret B. Pollard Middle rank in North Carolina?
Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 and Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).