Margaret B. Pollard Middle vs Perry W Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 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
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Perry W Harrison Elementary Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 469 | #272 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3514 of 15,369 | #21187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 736 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| 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 55.7).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 262.
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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle better than Perry W Harrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks higher (69.2 vs 55.7 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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Perry W Harrison Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Perry W Harrison Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Perry W Harrison Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 and Perry W Harrison Elementary is 272nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).