George M. Horton Middle vs Margaret B. Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George M. Horton Middle
Pittsboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | George M. Horton Middle Pittsboro, North Carolina | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 469 | #39 of 469 |
| National rank | #9220 of 15,369 | #3514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 42.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 99.3%).
- •George M. Horton Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 414.
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 George M. Horton Middle better than Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks higher (69.2 vs 42.7 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 George M. Horton Middle and Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George M. Horton Middle: 414. Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George M. Horton Middle and Margaret B. Pollard Middle rank in North Carolina?
George M. Horton Middle is 149th of 469 and Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).