Phillips Middle vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phillips Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Smith Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Phillips Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Smith Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 469 | #11 of 469 |
| National rank | #969 of 15,369 | #1186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| 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 81.9).
- •Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Smith Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Smith Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 600.
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 Phillips Middle better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Middle ranks higher (83.4 vs 81.9 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 Phillips Middle and Smith Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Middle: 600. Smith Middle: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Middle and Smith Middle rank in North Carolina?
Phillips Middle is 8th of 469 and Smith Middle is 11th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).