McDougle Middle vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Northside Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | McDougle Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Northside Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 469 | #353 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1219 of 15,369 | #26445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 39% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDougle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 48.1).
- •McDougle Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 52.9%).
- •McDougle Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •McDougle Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 412.
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 McDougle Middle better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDougle Middle ranks higher (81.7 vs 48.1 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 McDougle Middle and Northside Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDougle Middle: 659. Northside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDougle Middle and Northside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McDougle Middle is 12th of 469 and Northside Elementary is 353rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).