Murphy High School vs. Andrews High School
Should you attend Murphy High School or Andrews High 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
Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Andrews High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Andrews High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
489 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1006 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
60-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
141
63
Grade 10 Students
116
61
Grade 11 Students
114
54
Grade 12 Students
118
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
85%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
