Best Schools in Murphy, MS
Murphy, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,359 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Murphy exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murphy, MS
The top high schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simmons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
2. South Delta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 171 Students
3. Humphreys County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphy, MS
The top middle schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simmons Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
2. South Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
3. O M Mc Nair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphy, MS
The top elementary schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanders Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
2. South Delta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. Ida Greene Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphy, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphy, MS has a total population of 99 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphy, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Murphy, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphy, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphy, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Murphy, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murphy, MS
How many schools are in Murphy, MS?
Murphy, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,359 students in total.
How do schools in Murphy perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Murphy score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Murphy exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murphy?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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