Phillips Middle School

606 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Phillips Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Phillips Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Phillips Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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)
#462 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillips Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillips 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.
69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillips 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.
84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillips 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%
Asian
19%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillips Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillips Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillips 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 Phillips Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillips 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
28%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillips 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillips 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 Phillips Middle School's ranking?
Phillips Middle School is ranked #462 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Phillips Middle School often compared to?
Phillips Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Middle School, Mcdougle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Phillips Middle School?
609 students attend Phillips Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Phillips Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Middle School?
Phillips Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phillips Middle School offer ?
Phillips Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Phillips Middle School part of?
Phillips Middle School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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