Murphy Elementary vs Peachtree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.7 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
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary Murphy, North Carolina | Peachtree Elementary Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,457 | #436 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30712 of 50,301 | #29346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44.5% |
| city | Murphy | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peachtree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 41.9).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 44%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 49%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 166.
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 Peachtree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peachtree Elementary ranks higher (43.9 vs 41.9 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 Elementary and Peachtree Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 467. Peachtree Elementary: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Peachtree Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Murphy Elementary is 478th of 1,457 and Peachtree Elementary is 436th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).