Murphy High vs Tri-County Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
Tri-County Early College High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–13
153 students
| Measure | Murphy High Murphy, North Carolina | Tri-County Early College High Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 528 | #179 of 528 |
| National rank | #14130 of 16,910 | #7467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 424 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 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 26.3).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 52%).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Tri-County Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.2).
- •Murphy High is the larger school with 424 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 High better than Tri-County Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-County Early College High ranks higher (53.5 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 Tri-County Early College High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy High: 424. Tri-County Early College High: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy High and Tri-County Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Murphy High is 418th of 528 and Tri-County Early College High is 179th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).