- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chapel Hill, NC
Mcdougle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcdougle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370072001240
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdougle Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdougle Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdougle Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370072001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Mcdougle Middle shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 370072001240 · Chapel Hill, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 10.5:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapel Hill High (1,608 students)
Mcdougle Middle shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcdougle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High
1,608 students
- East Chapel Hi
East Chapel Hill High
1,419 students
- Carrboro High
Carrboro High
885 students
- Smith Middle
Smith Middle
763 students
- This school
Mcdougle Middle
659 students
- Culbreth Middl 632
Culbreth Middle
632 students
What this shows Mcdougle Middle reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdougle Middle compares
Mcdougle Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$16,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Mcdougle Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools reports $16,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdougle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Chapel Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culbreth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdougle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Standard public school
736 students 18.4:1 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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdougle Middle
How many students attend Mcdougle Middle?
Mcdougle Middle has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chapel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdougle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdougle Middle is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdougle Middle?
26.7% of students at Mcdougle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdougle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcdougle Middle is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdougle Middle?
Mcdougle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Mcdougle Middle rank among middle schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdougle Middle ranks #4 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 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
Besides Mcdougle Middle, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools also operates Chapel Hill High (1,608 students), East Chapel Hill High (1,419 students), and Carrboro High (885 students). See the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district page for the complete list.