Laney High School vs Murphey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laney High School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
736 students
Murphey Middle School
Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Laney High School Augusta, Georgia | Murphey Middle School Augusta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 431 | #467 of 482 |
| National rank | #16535 of 16,910 | #14992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 3% |
| city | Augusta | Augusta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Laney High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •Laney High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Murphey Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Laney High School is the larger school with 736 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 Laney High School better than Murphey Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Laney High School and Murphey Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Augusta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laney High School: 736. Murphey Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laney High School and Murphey Middle School rank in Georgia?
Laney High School is 412th of 431 and Murphey Middle School is 467th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).