- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130384001381
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Murray County High School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130384001381 · Chatsworth, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 15.7:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Murray High School (961 students)
Murray County High School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Murray County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- Coker Elementa
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Murray County High School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray County High School compares
Murray County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,068 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
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.