- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MS
Murrah High School
Federal NCES profile for Murrah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280219000403
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murrah High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Murrah High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murrah High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Murrah High School held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 280219000403 · Jackson, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,259 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hill High School (1,139 students)
Murrah High School held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Murrah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- Provine High S
Provine High School
791 students
What this shows Murrah High School reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murrah High School compares
Murrah High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 297 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Murrah High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murrah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provine High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murrah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Murrah High School
How many students attend Murrah High School?
Murrah High School has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,326 (2022-23) → 1,279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School is 17.2:1, which is 29% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murrah High School?
100.0% of students at Murrah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murrah High School?
The largest demographic group at Murrah High School is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murrah High School?
Murrah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Murrah High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Murrah High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Murrah High School, Jackson Public School District also operates Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), Callaway High School (994 students), and Jim Hill High School (975 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.