Branford High School vs Mary T. Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branford High School
Branford · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students
Mary T. Murphy School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Branford High School Branford, Connecticut | Mary T. Murphy School Branford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 180 | #283 of 596 |
| National rank | #2850 of 16,910 | #11806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 738 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Branford | Branford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 69.3).
- •Mary T. Murphy School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Branford High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Branford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 44%).
- •Mary T. Murphy School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.0).
- •Branford High School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 318.
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 Branford High School better than Mary T. Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Branford High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 69.3 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 Branford High School and Mary T. Murphy School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Branford and Branford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branford High School: 738. Mary T. Murphy School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branford High School and Mary T. Murphy School rank in Connecticut?
Branford High School is 71st of 180 and Mary T. Murphy School is 283rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).