Murray County High School is a public high school located in Chatsworth, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Murray County School District. The school colors are green and white, and its mascot is the Indian. In athletics, it competes as a Division AA school in the Georgia High School Association.
Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Murray County High 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 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,099 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Murray County High School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Student Success... No Exceptions, No Excuses!
Murray County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray County High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Murray County High School's ranking?
Murray County High School is ranked #1307 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Murray County High School often compared to?
Murray County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Murray High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murray County High School?
The graduation rate of Murray County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Murray County High School?
1,099 students attend Murray County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Murray County High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray County High School?
Murray County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murray County High School offer ?
Murray County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray County High School part of?
Murray County High School is part of Murray County School District.
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