Murdock Middle School vs Port Charlotte Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 8.5 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 Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Port Charlotte Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 563 | #222 of 563 |
| National rank | #8259 of 15,369 | #5143 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 71% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Charlotte Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 47.2).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 53.8%).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.3).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School is the larger school with 858 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Charlotte Middle School ranks higher (61.5 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 Murdock Middle School and Port Charlotte Middle School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 656. Port Charlotte Middle School: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Port Charlotte Middle School rank in Florida?
Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 and Port Charlotte Middle School is 222nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).