Murphey Candler Elementary School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphey Candler Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Murphey Candler Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia | Salem Middle School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,308 | #437 of 482 |
| National rank | #47969 of 50,301 | #14499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 14.3).
- •Salem Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Salem Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Salem Middle School is the larger school with 827 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 Murphey Candler Elementary School better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Middle School ranks higher (15.5 vs 14.3 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 Murphey Candler Elementary School and Salem Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphey Candler Elementary School: 512. Salem Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphey Candler Elementary School and Salem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is 1249th of 1,308 and Salem Middle School is 437th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).