Mcdougle Middle School

900 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Mcdougle Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcdougle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Mcdougle Middle School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
705 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcdougle Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdougle Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#532 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcdougle Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mcdougle Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcdougle Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdougle Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcdougle Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcdougle Middle School's ranking?
Mcdougle Middle School is ranked #532 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcdougle Middle School often compared to?
Mcdougle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Middle School, Culbreth Middle School, Phillips Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcdougle Middle School?
705 students attend Mcdougle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mcdougle Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdougle Middle School?
Mcdougle Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdougle Middle School offer ?
Mcdougle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcdougle Middle School part of?
Mcdougle Middle School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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