How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Phillips Middle | Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Chapel Hill, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 600 | 763 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.2% | 23.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Phillips Middle | Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,566 | $17,566 |
| District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Phillips Middle | Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 42.2% |
| African American | 14.3% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| Asian | 21.8% | 22.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Phillips Middle | Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 200:1 | 254.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.