Brennan Woods Elem. vs Murphy Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brennan Woods Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Murphy Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Brennan Woods Elem. High Ridge, Missouri | Murphy Elem. High Ridge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 1,159 | #645 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16080 of 50,301 | #25108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| city | High Ridge | High Ridge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brennan Woods Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.1).
- •Brennan Woods Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Brennan Woods Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Brennan Woods Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 48.3%).
- •Murphy Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •Brennan Woods Elem. is the larger school with 470 students compared with 433.
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 Brennan Woods Elem. better than Murphy Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Brennan Woods Elem. ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.1 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 Brennan Woods Elem. and Murphy Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between High Ridge and High Ridge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brennan Woods Elem.: 470. Murphy Elem.: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brennan Woods Elem. and Murphy Elem. rank in Missouri?
Brennan Woods Elem. is 376th of 1,159 and Murphy Elem. is 645th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).