Murphey Middle School vs. W.s. Hornsby Middle School
Should you attend Murphey Middle School or W.s. Hornsby Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
W.s. Hornsby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Murphey Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, W.s. Hornsby Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
635 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2203 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2199 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
8%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
191
133
Grade 7 Students
237
131
Grade 8 Students
207
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
2%
% Black
82%
92%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
