Margaret B. Pollard Middle vs Willow Oak Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 391 m 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
Willow Oak Montessori
Pittsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
281 students
| Measure | Margaret B. Pollard Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Willow Oak Montessori Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 469 | #124 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3514 of 15,369 | #9762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 736 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Pittsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Oak Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 69.2).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Willow Oak Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Willow Oak Montessori does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.7).
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 281.
- •Margaret B. Pollard Middle is a public school while Willow Oak Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Willow Oak Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Oak Montessori ranks higher (72.3 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 Willow Oak Montessori?
About 391 m in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle: 736. Willow Oak Montessori: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Willow Oak Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 39th of 469 and Willow Oak Montessori is 124th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).