Best Schools in Murphy, MO
Murphy, MO has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 12,339 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Murphy meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murphy, MO
The top high schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindbergh Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2235 Students
2. Rockwood Summit Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
3. Northwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
4. Fox Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1742 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphy, MO
The top middle schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Robert H. Sperreng Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
3. Rockwood South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
4. Woodridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphy, MO
The top elementary schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Concord Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
2. George Guffey Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
3. Bowles Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
4. Murphy Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
5. Brennan Woods Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphy, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphy, MO has a total population of 8,348 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphy, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Murphy, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphy, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphy, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Murphy, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murphy, MO
How many schools are in Murphy, MO?
Murphy, MO has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,339 students in total.
How do schools in Murphy perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Murphy score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Murphy meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murphy?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
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