George Moses Horton Middle School

George Moses Horton Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
79 Cooper Horton Rd,  Pittsboro, NC
Chatham County Schools
2.2
2.8
362 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Valencia Toomer
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
63.7%
State Average
54.6%
Science
73.5%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
56.3%
Black
20.8%
Hispanic
14.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 2 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
11/11/2023
I consider it a downgrade from my previous school. I had transferred in the middle of sixth grade to Horton from Silk Hope and my entire experience was negative.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 18 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/1/2025
George Moses Horton is a pretty good school. The only bad things about it is the assistant principal, being a bit rude to my son. The learning environment is great but there is usually bullying towards my son. I don’t recommend going to this school and go to a kind and nicer school.
5.0 parent
1/27/2023
Our son has had a great experience transition from elementary school to Horton Middle (he's a 5th grader). His two teachers are wonderful (they have been teaching for a while now). When you reach out, they reach right back.
5.0 parent
1/21/2023
Our daughter and son have overall had a nice experience a lot HMS. It was a pleasant switch from PES!!
5.0 parent
10/5/2022
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 kn...

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George Moses Horton Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Pittsboro, NC and is served by the Chatham County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. George Moses Horton Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwood High, Woods Charter, The Hawbridge School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George Moses Horton Middle School.

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