W.s. Hornsby Middle School vs. Murphey Middle School
Should you attend W.s. Hornsby Middle School or Murphey 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
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Top Rankings
W.s. Hornsby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Murphey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
Serving 391 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 552 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 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
391 students
552 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2199 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2203 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
5%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
138
152
Grade 7 Students
124
182
Grade 8 Students
129
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
94%
84%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
