Martins Creek Elementary vs Murphy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Martins Creek Elementary Murphy, North Carolina | Murphy Elementary Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,457 | #478 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34767 of 50,301 | #30712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 137 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Murphy | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 35.8).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Martins Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Martins Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 137.
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 Martins Creek Elementary better than Murphy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Elementary ranks higher (41.9 vs 35.8 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 Martins Creek Elementary and Murphy Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martins Creek Elementary: 137. Murphy Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martins Creek Elementary and Murphy Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Martins Creek Elementary is 617th of 1,457 and Murphy Elementary is 478th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).