Best Schools in Murraysville, NC
Murraysville, NC has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,255 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Murraysville don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murraysville, NC
The top high schools in Murraysville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emsley A Laney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
2. New Hanover High
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murraysville, NC
The top middle schools in Murraysville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Shelter Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Emma B Trask Middle
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murraysville, NC
The top elementary schools in Murraysville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
2. Porters Neck Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
3. Castle Hayne Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Murrayville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
5. John J Blair Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
6. Wrightsboro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murraysville, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murraysville, NC has a total population of 16,745 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murraysville, 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 Murraysville, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murraysville, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murraysville, 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 Murraysville, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murraysville, NC
How many schools are in Murraysville, NC?
Murraysville, NC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,255 students in total.
How do schools in Murraysville perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Murraysville score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Murraysville don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murraysville?
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: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations