R J Murray Middle School vs Sebastian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R J Murray Middle School
ST Augustine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Sebastian Middle School
ST Augustine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | R J Murray Middle School ST Augustine, Florida | Sebastian Middle School ST Augustine, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 563 | #218 of 563 |
| National rank | #5665 of 15,369 | #5006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| city | ST Augustine | ST Augustine |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sebastian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 59.2).
- •Sebastian Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •R J Murray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Sebastian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 55.8%).
- •Sebastian Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.0).
- •R J Murray Middle School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 690.
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 R J Murray Middle School better than Sebastian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sebastian Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.2 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 R J Murray Middle School and Sebastian Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between ST Augustine and ST Augustine in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R J Murray Middle School: 742. Sebastian Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R J Murray Middle School and Sebastian Middle School rank in Florida?
R J Murray Middle School is 250th of 563 and Sebastian Middle School is 218th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).