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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
Murphy High School
100 S Carlen St
Mobile, AL 36606
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Wp Davidson High School
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Wp Davidson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Murphy High School, a Mobile County public high school in Alabama serving grades 9–12 with 1,255 students, ranked #994 statewide in 2023 after declining from a peak rank of #238 in 2010, indicating a downward trend in overall ranking.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, reading proficiency was 24%, and science proficiency was 18%, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively, reflecting weaker academic performance over recent years.
Enrollment declined from over 2,500 students in 2008 to approximately 1,255 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at about 85%, with 772 students eligible for free lunch, illustrating substantial demographic shifts and socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio improved to 17:1 in 2023 from 20:1 in 2010, positioning among the top 20% in Alabama for low student–teacher ratios, serving a majority–minority student body.
Graduation rate was 87% in 2023, slightly below the state average of 88%, and has fluctuated around the mid–to–high 80s percentile in recent years.
Wp Davidson High School ranked #630 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #485 in 2022 and #408 in 2021, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Mobile County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 47%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady at 1,473 students for grades 9–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 75%, highlighting significant demographic diversity at this New Jersey high school.
Graduation rate declined to 79% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and Mobile County district average of 85%, continuing a downward trend from previous years.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,255 students
1,473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murphy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wp Davidson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wp Davidson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murphy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wp Davidson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murphy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wp Davidson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#994 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#630 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murphy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wp Davidson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wp Davidson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wp Davidson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wp Davidson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
79%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Murphy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wp Davidson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murphy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wp Davidson High School 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
75%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murphy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wp Davidson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murphy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wp Davidson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murphy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wp Davidson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murphy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wp Davidson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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