George M. Horton Middle

Chatham County Schools
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
414 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
414
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (52.4%)
  • Black
    78 (18.8%)
  • Hispanic
    70 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    42 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chatham County Schools
Phone: (919)542-2303
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/gmh
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 411
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 95
Grade 6 103
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chatham County Schools
736 Students
185 Granite Mill Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (8.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th