Mercer Middle School vs Murphey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Murphey Middle School
Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Mercer Middle School Garden City, Georgia | Murphey Middle School Augusta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 482 | #467 of 482 |
| National rank | #14374 of 15,369 | #14992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 3% |
| city | Garden City | Augusta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 11.2).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 3%).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 100%).
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 Mercer Middle School better than Murphey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Middle School ranks higher (16.4 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 Mercer Middle School and Murphey Middle School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Augusta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Middle School: 512. Murphey Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Middle School and Murphey Middle School rank in Georgia?
Mercer Middle School is 428th of 482 and Murphey Middle School is 467th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).