Murdock Middle School vs Port Charlotte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,730 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Port Charlotte High School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 563 | #378 of 576 |
| National rank | #8259 of 15,369 | #10158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 656 | 1,730 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 43.2).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Port Charlotte High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 53.8%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.1).
- •Port Charlotte High School is the larger school with 1,730 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 Murdock Middle School better than Port Charlotte High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 43.2 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 Murdock Middle School and Port Charlotte High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 656. Port Charlotte High School: 1,730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Port Charlotte High School rank in Florida?
Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 and Port Charlotte High School is 378th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).