- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
Murphy High School
Federal NCES profile for Murphy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000942
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Murphy High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010237000942 · Mobile, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,212 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Murphy High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Murphy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school
Murphy High School
1,212 students
What this shows Murphy High School reports 1,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy High School compares
Murphy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
343
in-school suspensions + 298 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
White 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Murphy High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murphy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baker High School
Standard public school
2,271 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wp Davidson High School
Standard public school
1,470 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ben C Rain High School
Standard public school
587 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John L Leflore Magnet School
Standard public school
582 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Evening Educational Options
Alternative education program
41 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murphy High School
How many students attend Murphy High School?
Murphy High School has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,254 (2022-23) → 1,255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy High School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murphy High School?
61.5% of students at Murphy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy High School?
The largest demographic group at Murphy High School is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy High School?
Murphy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murphy High School rank among high schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Murphy High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.