Gates County Senior High vs Murphy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 676 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
| Measure | Gates County Senior High Gatesville, North Carolina | Murphy High Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 528 | #418 of 528 |
| National rank | #9805 of 16,910 | #14130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Gatesville | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates County Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 26.3).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Murphy High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.2).
- •Gates County Senior High is the larger school with 432 students compared with 424.
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 Gates County Senior High better than Murphy High?
On the Success Index (US), Gates County Senior High ranks higher (44.5 vs 26.3 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 Gates County Senior High and Murphy High?
About 676 km in a straight line, between Gatesville and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates County Senior High: 432. Murphy High: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates County Senior High and Murphy High rank in North Carolina?
Gates County Senior High is 237th of 528 and Murphy High is 418th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).