Excellent
#409 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Middle School · Chatham County Schools · Chapel Hill, NC
A Chatham County Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
185 Granite Mill Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Math 72% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret B. Pollard Middle score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Margaret B. Pollard Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapel Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,788
Median home value
$508,400
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
72.4%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Chatham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| George M. Horton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chatham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is listed in Chatham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Margaret B. Pollard Middle is a public middle school in Chapel Hill, NC, part of Chatham County Schools, serving approximately 742 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret B. Pollard Middle
What grades does Margaret B. Pollard Middle serve?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret B. Pollard Middle rank in NC?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks #409 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Margaret B. Pollard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret B. Pollard Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Margaret B. Pollard Middle a charter school?
No, Margaret B. Pollard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret B. Pollard Middle a Title I school?
No, Margaret B. Pollard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
21.8% of students at Margaret B. Pollard Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (919) 969-0070
- Area population (ZIP 27516)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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