Murray Elementary School vs Murray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Elementary School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
589 students
Murray Middle School
Murray · Public middle · Grades 4–8
645 students
| Measure | Murray Elementary School Murray, Kentucky | Murray Middle School Murray, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 707 | #7 of 217 |
| National rank | #6100 of 50,301 | #1856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 589 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Murray | Murray |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 77.8).
- •Murray Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 48.2%).
- •Murray Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 589.
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 Murray Elementary School better than Murray 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 Murray Elementary School and Murray Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murray and Murray in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Elementary School: 589. Murray Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Elementary School and Murray Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Murray Elementary School is 19th of 707 and Murray Middle School is 7th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).