Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, C. E. Murray High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
C. E. Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
96%
31%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. E. Murray High School's ranking?
C. E. Murray High School is ranked #251 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. E. Murray High School?
The graduation rate of C. E. Murray High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend C. E. Murray High School?
232 students attend C. E. Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of C. E. Murray High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. E. Murray High School?
C. E. Murray High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. E. Murray High School offer ?
C. E. Murray High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. E. Murray High School part of?
C. E. Murray High School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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