Murphy High School vs. Andrews High School
Should I attend Murphy High School or Andrews High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Andrews High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Andrews High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
442 students
205 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#660 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
121
60
Grade 10 Students
117
54
Grade 11 Students
120
49
Grade 12 Students
84
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
