Enrollment
961
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatsworth, GA
North Murray High School
Federal NCES profile for North Murray High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130384003849
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Murray High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Murray High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Murray High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384003849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Murray High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Murray High School
North Murray High School is a mid-sized high school in Chatsworth, Georgia, enrolling 961 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 961 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 372 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% 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 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chatsworth's high schools, it stands alongside Murray County High School (1,068 students): North Murray High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students) and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students) alongside North Murray 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 North Murray High School compares
North Murray 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, North Murray High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray County, which includes North Murray 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 North Murray High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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 North Murray High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Murray High School
How many students attend North Murray High School?
North Murray High School has 961 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Murray High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Murray High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Murray High School?
43.8% of students at North Murray High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Murray High School?
The largest demographic group at North Murray High School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Murray High School?
North Murray High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 North Murray High School rank among public schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, North Murray High School ranks #8 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 North Murray High School a good school?
North Murray High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 North Murray High School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 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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