Margaret B. Pollard Middle vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Northwood High
Pittsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
| Measure | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Northwood High Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 469 | #186 of 528 |
| National rank | #3514 of 15,369 | #7702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Pittsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 52.6).
- •Northwood High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 634.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Margaret B. Pollard Middle better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks higher (69.2 vs 52.6 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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Northwood High?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Northwood High: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Northwood High rank in North Carolina?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 and Northwood High is 186th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).