- Murphy Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Martins Creek Elementary/Middle (394:1 vs. 129:1).
- Murphy Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Martins Creek Elementary/Middle (143 vs. 62).
- Martins Creek Elementary/Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Murphy Elementary (9 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Murphy Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Martins Creek Elementary/Middle (143 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Murphy Elementary (9 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Murphy Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Martins Creek Elementary/Middle (5 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Murphy Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Martins Creek Elementary/Middle (394:1 vs. 129:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle
$14,303.24
Murphy Elementary
$14,303.24
Local revenue share
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle
19%
Murphy Elementary
19%
State revenue share
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle
58.9%
Murphy Elementary
58.9%
Federal revenue share
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle
22.1%
Murphy Elementary
22.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Martins Creek Elementary/Middle
38.7%
Murphy Elementary
38.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cherokee County
$51,496
Cherokee County
$51,496
Poverty rate
Cherokee County
14.6%
Cherokee County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee County
24.2%
Cherokee County
24.2%
Unemployment rate
Cherokee County
3.8%
Cherokee County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.