Murphy High School vs. Wp Davidson High School
Should you attend Murphy High School or Wp Davidson 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 Alabama for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Wp Davidson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, Wp Davidson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,255 students
1,473 students


% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
84 teachers


Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#630 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%


Graduation Rate
87%
79%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
357
471
Grade 10 Students
322
392
Grade 11 Students
280
344
Grade 12 Students
296
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
1%
6%


% Hispanic
5%
10%


% Black
75%
55%


% White
15%
25%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%


Diversity Score
0.41
0.63


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

