Heron Creek Middle School vs Murdock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Creek Middle School
North Port · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Heron Creek Middle School North Port, Florida | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 563 | #376 of 563 |
| National rank | #5232 of 15,369 | #8259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 945 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| city | North Port | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 47.2).
- •Heron Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Heron Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 68.8%).
- •Heron Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.3).
- •Heron Creek Middle School is the larger school with 945 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 Heron Creek Middle School better than Murdock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heron Creek Middle School ranks higher (61.1 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 Heron Creek Middle School and Murdock Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between North Port and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron Creek Middle School: 945. Murdock Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron Creek Middle School and Murdock Middle School rank in Florida?
Heron Creek Middle School is 228th of 563 and Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).