Northside Elementary vs Phillips Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Phillips Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Phillips Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,457 | #8 of 469 |
| National rank | #26445 of 50,301 | #969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 48.1).
- •Phillips Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 52.9%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Phillips Middle is the larger school with 600 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northside Elementary better than Phillips Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Middle ranks higher (83.4 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 Northside Elementary and Phillips Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 412. Phillips Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and Phillips Middle rank in North Carolina?
Northside Elementary is 353rd of 1,457 and Phillips Middle is 8th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).