Dr. Charles E. Murphy School vs East Lyme High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
East Lyme High School
East Lyme · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles E. Murphy School Oakdale, Connecticut | East Lyme High School East Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #215 of 596 | #41 of 180 |
| National rank | #6078 of 50,301 | #1090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Oakdale | East Lyme |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lyme High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 78.1).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 40.5%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •East Lyme High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 296.
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 Dr. Charles E. Murphy School better than East Lyme High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lyme High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 78.1 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 Dr. Charles E. Murphy School and East Lyme High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and East Lyme in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School: 296. East Lyme High School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles E. Murphy School and East Lyme High School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is 215th of 596 and East Lyme High School is 41st of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).