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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Student Attention
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 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 512 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 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
391 students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2177 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2190 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
5%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
120
168
Grade 7 Students
141
159
Grade 8 Students
130
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
95%
83%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%