Murphy Elem. vs Woodridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Woodridge Middle School
High Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Murphy Elem. High Ridge, Missouri | Woodridge Middle School High Ridge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 1,159 | #150 of 392 |
| National rank | #25108 of 50,301 | #6517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | High Ridge | High Ridge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 50.1).
- •Murphy Elem. does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Woodridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Woodridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 48.3%).
- •Murphy Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Woodridge Middle School is the larger school with 569 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 Murphy Elem. better than Woodridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodridge Middle School ranks higher (55.3 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 Murphy Elem. and Woodridge Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between High Ridge and High Ridge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elem.: 433. Woodridge Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elem. and Woodridge Middle School rank in Missouri?
Murphy Elem. is 645th of 1,159 and Woodridge Middle School is 150th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).