Murphy Elementary vs Murphy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary Murphy, North Carolina | Murphy Middle Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,457 | #155 of 469 |
| National rank | #30712 of 50,301 | #9494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 467 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Murphy | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.9 vs 41.5).
- •Murphy Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 353.
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 Elementary better than Murphy Middle?
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 Murphy Elementary and Murphy Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 467. Murphy Middle: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Murphy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Murphy Elementary is 478th of 1,457 and Murphy Middle is 155th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).