Murphysboro High School vs Murphysboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Murphysboro Middle School
Murphysboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Murphysboro High School Murphysboro, Illinois | Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 691 | #630 of 670 |
| National rank | #14859 of 16,910 | #14340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 565 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Murphysboro | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphysboro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 16.6).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Murphysboro High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Murphysboro Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Murphysboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Murphysboro High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 422.
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 Murphysboro High School better than Murphysboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphysboro High School ranks higher (22.5 vs 16.6 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 Murphysboro High School and Murphysboro Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphysboro High School: 565. Murphysboro Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphysboro High School and Murphysboro Middle School rank in Illinois?
Murphysboro High School is 525th of 691 and Murphysboro Middle School is 630th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).