- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chapel Hill, NC
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Margaret B. Pollard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370075003178
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret B. Pollard Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret B. Pollard Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075003178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Margaret B. Pollard Middle held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370075003178 · Chapel Hill, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 18.4:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Margaret B. Pollard Middle held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Margaret B. Pollard 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
- This school
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- Siler City Ele
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Margaret B. Pollard Middle reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret B. Pollard Middle compares
Margaret B. Pollard 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Margaret B. Pollard Middle is less 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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siler City Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret B. Pollard 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
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Chapel Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Smith Middle
Standard public school
763 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mcdougle Middle
Standard public school
659 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Culbreth Middle
Standard public school
632 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Phillips Middle
Standard public school
600 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret B. Pollard Middle
How many students attend Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chapel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret B. Pollard Middle is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
18.1% of students at Margaret B. Pollard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Margaret B. Pollard Middle is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret B. Pollard Middle?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Margaret B. Pollard Middle rank among middle schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret B. Pollard Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Chapel Hill, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chapel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Margaret B. Pollard Middle, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Chatham Grove Elementary (683 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.