Murphy High vs Murphy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 136 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
| Measure | Murphy High Murphy, North Carolina | Murphy Middle Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 528 | #155 of 469 |
| National rank | #14130 of 16,910 | #9494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Murphy | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 26.3).
- •Murphy Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Murphy High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.2).
- •Murphy High is the larger school with 424 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 High better than Murphy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Middle ranks higher (41.5 vs 26.3 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 High and Murphy Middle?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy High: 424. Murphy Middle: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy High and Murphy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Murphy High is 418th of 528 and Murphy Middle is 155th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).