Enrollment
1,068
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatsworth, GA
Murray County High School
Federal NCES profile for Murray County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130384001381
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray County High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray County High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384001381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray County High School
Murray County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Chatsworth, Georgia, enrolling 1,068 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,068 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chatsworth's high schools, it stands alongside North Murray High School (961 students): Murray County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Murray County also operates North Murray High School (961 students) and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students) alongside Murray County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murray County High School compares
Murray County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Murray County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray County, which includes Murray County High School.
$12,123
Per student
-13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Murray County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Murray High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Chatsworth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Murray County High School
How many students attend Murray County High School?
Murray County High School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray County High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray County High School?
51.9% of students at Murray County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray County High School?
The largest demographic group at Murray County High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray County High School?
Murray County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murray County High School rank among public schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray County High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
Is Murray County High School a good school?
Murray County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Murray County High School, Murray County also operates North Murray High School (961 students), Spring Place Elementary School (668 students), and Chatsworth Elementary School (665 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.
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