Culbreth Middle vs McDougle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
McDougle Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | McDougle Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #21 of 469 | #12 of 469 |
| National rank | #2093 of 15,369 | #1219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDougle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 76.4).
- •McDougle Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 33.9%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •McDougle Middle is the larger school with 659 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 McDougle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McDougle Middle ranks higher (81.7 vs 76.4 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 McDougle Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culbreth Middle: 632. McDougle Middle: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culbreth Middle and McDougle Middle rank in North Carolina?
Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 and McDougle Middle is 12th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).