McDougle Middle vs Morris Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDougle Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Morris Grove Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | McDougle Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Morris Grove Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 469 | #36 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1219 of 15,369 | #4015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.7 vs 81.8).
- •Morris Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Morris Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Morris Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 27.6%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •McDougle Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 383.
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 McDougle Middle better than Morris Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McDougle Middle and Morris Grove Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDougle Middle: 659. Morris Grove Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDougle Middle and Morris Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McDougle Middle is 12th of 469 and Morris Grove Elementary is 36th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).