Hightower Trail Middle School vs Murdock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightower Trail Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
Murdock Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
847 students
| Measure | Hightower Trail Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Murdock Elementary School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 482 | #11 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #370 of 15,369 | #565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 944 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 88.9).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 847.
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 Hightower Trail Middle School better than Murdock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 88.9 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 Hightower Trail Middle School and Murdock Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightower Trail Middle School: 944. Murdock Elementary School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightower Trail Middle School and Murdock Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Hightower Trail Middle School is 4th of 482 and Murdock Elementary School is 11th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).