Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School vs Murphey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students
Murphey Middle School
Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School Augusta, Georgia | Murphey Middle School Augusta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 431 | #467 of 482 |
| National rank | #6438 of 16,910 | #14992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 3% |
| city | Augusta | Augusta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 11.2).
- •Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 3%).
- •Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 9%).
- •Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 100%).
- •Murphey Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 512.
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 Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School better than Murphey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School ranks higher (57.5 vs 11.2 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 Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School and Murphey Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Augusta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School: 640. Murphey Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School and Murphey Middle School rank in Georgia?
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School is 78th of 431 and Murphey Middle School is 467th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).