Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, George M. Horton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
George M. Horton Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
George M. Horton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George M. Horton Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
18%
25%
White
57%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George M. Horton Middle School's ranking?
George M. Horton Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are George M. Horton Middle School often compared to?
George M. Horton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Cross Elementary School, Chatham Middle School, Siler City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend George M. Horton Middle School?
381 students attend George M. Horton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of George M. Horton Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George M. Horton Middle School?
George M. Horton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does George M. Horton Middle School offer ?
George M. Horton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George M. Horton Middle School part of?
George M. Horton Middle School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/7/2022
I need to give a SHOUTOUT to our local public middle school, George Moses Horton. GMH is AMAZING! The work that the faculty and staff at GMH are doing to educate and support our local youth is both impressive and inspirational! As a parent, being able to send your child(ren) to a school where you know that they will be safe and nurtured, both academically and emotionally, is a tremendous sense of relief. I cannot adequately express how happy our family has been that we made the difficult decision to take our child out of a nationally top-ranked NC charter school, and enroll them at GMH. As an educator, community member, and parent, I encourage everyone to check out all of the awesome things GMH is doing for the youth in our community.
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