HORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Horton Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chatham County Schools school district, located in Pittsboro, NC with about 456 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Horton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Horton Middle School, located at 79 Horton Road in Pittsboro, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Chatham County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its middle school student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.
Beyond its core academic program, Horton Middle School places a significant emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its pupils. Through its partnership with the broader Chatham County school system, the institution strives to maintain high standards for instruction, utilizing modern resources to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and dynamic learning environment.
For more information, contact Horton Middle at (919) 542-2303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
HORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsboro, NC with about 456 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chatham County Schools
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 25.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 456 students
- White
- 59.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.8%
- Black or African American
- 15.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.