Best Schools in Murray County, GA
Murray County, GA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,903 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Murray County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murray County, GA
The top high schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Murray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
2. Murray County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
3. Pleasant Valley Innovative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murray County, GA
The top middle schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bagley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
2. Gladden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murray County, GA
The top elementary schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 593 Students
2. Chatsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
3. Coker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 641 Students
4. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 549 Students
5. Spring Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 601 Students
6. Eton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murray County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murray County, GA has a total population of 39,973 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murray County, GA
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 Murray County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murray County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murray County, GA.
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 Murray County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murray County, GA
How many schools are in Murray County, GA?
Murray County, GA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,903 students in total.
How do schools in Murray County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Murray County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Murray County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murray County?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Murray County
2 places in Murray County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Chatsworth (10)
- Eton (1)
School districts (1)
- Murray County (11 schools)