Erwin Craighead Elementary School vs Murphy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Murphy High School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
| Measure | Erwin Craighead Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Murphy High School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 699 | #191 of 304 |
| National rank | #45208 of 50,301 | #12458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 19.4).
- •Murphy High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Murphy High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Murphy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 81.6%).
- •Murphy High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.0).
- •Murphy High School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Erwin Craighead Elementary School better than Murphy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy High School ranks higher (33.9 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Erwin Craighead Elementary School and Murphy High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School: 380. Murphy High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Craighead Elementary School and Murphy High School rank in Alabama?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School is 621st of 699 and Murphy High School is 191st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).