Murray County School District
School District · Chatsworth, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Murray County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Murray County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Spring Place Elementary School
Chatsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Chatsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Valley Innovative School
Eton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#131 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,593
$1,535 vs Georgia median
District size
6,758 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Murray County ranks #131 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Murray County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring Place Elementary School (6.4/10), Woodlawn Elementary School (6.2/10), and Pleasant Valley Innovative School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Murray County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Murray County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Murray County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Place Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodlawn Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasant Valley Innovative School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | North Murray High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Coker Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Gladden Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Northwest Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Chatsworth Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Bagley Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Murray County High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Murray County
Murray County is a Chatsworth, Georgia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,758 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,593 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Murray County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spring Place Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Murray County students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Murray County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Murray County with test data.
Schools in Murray County
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Chatsworth
- Total Enrollment
- 6,758
- Teachers (FTE)
- 471
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murray County?
Murray County has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Murray County?
The average composite rating for Murray County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Murray County?
Murray County spends $12,593 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Murray County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Murray County is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Murray County?
Spring Place Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Murray County with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Murray County?
Across schools in Murray County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Murray County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Murray County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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