Murphy Elementary vs Tri-County Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 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
Tri-County Early College High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–13
153 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary Murphy, North Carolina | Tri-County Early College High Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,457 | #179 of 528 |
| National rank | #30712 of 50,301 | #7467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 467 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 64.5% |
| city | Murphy | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-County Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 41.9).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44%).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 49%).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.1).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 153.
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 Tri-County Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-County Early College High ranks higher (53.5 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 Tri-County Early College High?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 467. Tri-County Early College High: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Tri-County Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Murphy Elementary is 478th of 1,457 and Tri-County Early College High is 179th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).