East Lincoln Middle vs Margaret B. Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 469 | #39 of 469 |
| National rank | #4095 of 15,369 | #3514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 738 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Iron Station | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 66.5).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 37.8%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •East Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 736.
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 East Lincoln Middle better than Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks higher (69.2 vs 66.5 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 East Lincoln Middle and Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln Middle: 738. Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln Middle and Margaret B. Pollard Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 and Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).