Murphy High vs Peachtree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students
| Measure | Murphy High Murphy, North Carolina | Peachtree Elementary Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 528 | #436 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14130 of 16,910 | #29346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 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 26.3).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Peachtree Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 21.2).
- •Murphy High is the larger school with 424 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 High better than Peachtree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peachtree Elementary ranks higher (43.9 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 Peachtree Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy High: 424. Peachtree Elementary: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy High and Peachtree Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Murphy High is 418th of 528 and Peachtree Elementary is 436th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).