Cranberry Elementary School vs Murdock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry Elementary School
North Port · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Cranberry Elementary School North Port, Florida | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 2,187 | #376 of 563 |
| National rank | #11448 of 50,301 | #8259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 46% |
| city | North Port | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 47.2).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 66.2%).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.3).
- •Cranberry Elementary School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 656.
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 Cranberry Elementary School better than Murdock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 47.2 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 Cranberry Elementary School and Murdock Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between North Port and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Elementary School: 813. Murdock Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Elementary School and Murdock Middle School rank in Florida?
Cranberry Elementary School is 712th of 2,187 and Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).