Murdock Elementary School vs Pope High 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.
Murdock Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
847 students
Pope High School
Marietta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Pope High School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,308 | #7 of 431 |
| National rank | #565 of 50,301 | #843 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 847 | 1,793 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 1,793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 83.2).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Pope High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Pope High 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 17.4).
- •Pope High School is the larger school with 1,793 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 Murdock Elementary School better than Pope High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 83.2 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 Murdock Elementary School and Pope High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary School: 847. Pope High School: 1,793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary School and Pope High School rank in Georgia?
Murdock Elementary School is 11th of 1,308 and Pope High School is 7th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).