- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsboro, NC
Horton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370075000309
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horton Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horton Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horton Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Horton Middle held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370075000309 · Pittsboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 19.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Horton Middle held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Horton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 414
Horton Middle
414 students
What this shows Horton Middle reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horton Middle compares
Horton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Horton Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horton Middle
How many students attend Horton Middle?
Horton Middle has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horton Middle is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horton Middle?
35.5% of students at Horton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horton Middle is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horton Middle?
Horton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horton Middle rank among public schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Horton Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Horton Middle, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.