Best Schools in Murray Town, NC
Murray Town, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,681 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Murray Town underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murray Town, NC
The top high schools in Murray Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heide Trask High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
2. Pender High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murray Town, NC
The top middle schools in Murray Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burgaw Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murray Town, NC
The top elementary schools in Murray Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penderlea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students
2. C.f. Pope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murray Town, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murray Town, NC has a total population of 831 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murray Town, NC
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 Town, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murray Town, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murray Town, NC.
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 Town, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murray Town, NC
How many schools are in Murray Town, NC?
Murray Town, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,681 students in total.
How do schools in Murray Town perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Murray Town score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Murray Town underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murray Town?
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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