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Best Schools in Murphy, TX
Murphy, TX has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,657 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, 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, TX
The top high schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3044 Students
2. Plano East Sr H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3082 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphy, TX
The top middle schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
2. Raymond B Cooper J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1008 Students
3. Dr Al Draper Intermed
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 977 Students
4. Otto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphy, TX
The top elementary schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tibbals El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 613 Students
2. Don Whitt El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 802 Students
3. Boggess El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
4. Martha Hunt El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
5. Schell El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
6. Miller El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
7. Heritage Montessori Of Murphy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Montessori Of Murphy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphy, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphy, TX has a total population of 20,092 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphy, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphy, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphy, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murphy, TX
How many schools are in Murphy, TX?
Murphy, TX has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,657 students in total.
How do schools in Murphy perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Murphy score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, 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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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Murphy
4 of 4 schools in Murphy carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Murphy. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.