Murphy Elementary vs Penderlea Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 548 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
Penderlea Elementary
Willard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
468 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary Murphy, North Carolina | Penderlea Elementary Willard, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,457 | #820 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30712 of 50,301 | #39217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Murphy | Willard |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 29.0).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Penderlea Elementary is the larger school with 468 students compared with 467.
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 Penderlea Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Elementary ranks higher (41.9 vs 29.0 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 Penderlea Elementary?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Willard in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 467. Penderlea Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Penderlea Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Murphy Elementary is 478th of 1,457 and Penderlea Elementary is 820th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).