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Murray County High School

High School · Murray County · Chatsworth, GA

A high school in Chatsworth, GA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 Green Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  • Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,593
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Students at Murray County High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Murray County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average655/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chatsworth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,519

Median home value

$179,300

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Murray High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.5 mi999Compare →
Pleasant Valley Innovative SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–123.7 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Murray County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$12,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Murray County High School is listed in Murray County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Murray County High School

Murray County High School is a public high school in Chatsworth, GA, part of Murray County, serving approximately 1,099 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Murray County High School

What grades does Murray County High School serve?

Murray County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Murray County High School?

Murray County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,099 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Murray County High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Murray County High School rank in GA?

Murray County High School ranks #1,661 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Murray County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Murray County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Murray County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Murray County High School a charter school?

No, Murray County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Murray County High School a Title I school?

No, Murray County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray County High School?

75.4% of students at Murray County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Murray County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 30705)
33,078
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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