High Ridge Elem. vs Murphy Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Ridge Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Murphy Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | High Ridge Elem. High Ridge, Missouri | Murphy Elem. High Ridge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,159 | #645 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25568 of 50,301 | #25108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 327 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | High Ridge | High Ridge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.4 vs 50.1).
- •High Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Murphy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Murphy Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 50.5%).
- •High Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Murphy Elem. is the larger school with 433 students compared with 327.
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 High Ridge Elem. better than Murphy Elem.?
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 High Ridge Elem. and Murphy Elem.?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between High Ridge and High Ridge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Ridge Elem.: 327. Murphy Elem.: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Ridge Elem. and Murphy Elem. rank in Missouri?
High Ridge Elem. is 651st of 1,159 and Murphy Elem. is 645th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).