Margaret B. Pollard Middle vs Scroggs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.0 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
Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Scroggs Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 469 | #47 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3514 of 15,369 | #4859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 736 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scroggs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 69.2).
- •Scroggs Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Scroggs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 30%).
- •Scroggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 410.
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 Scroggs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scroggs Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 69.2 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 Scroggs Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Scroggs Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Scroggs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 and Scroggs Elementary is 47th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).