For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,903 students in Murray County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Murray County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
6,903 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
477 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Murray County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
23 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,827 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
18%
# Black Students
52 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
1%
36%
# White Students
4,871 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
71%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
301
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
495
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
502
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
473
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
471
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
469
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
446
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
562
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
590
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
603
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
490
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,715 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,629
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,715
$13,395
Best Murray County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Murray High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Coker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1733 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-0888
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-0888
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4580 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2795 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2525
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Eton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Highway 286
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Murray County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1414
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #77.
Bagley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1115
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1115
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mcentire Cir
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Rank: #99.
Chatsworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2434
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2434
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1010.
Gladden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7448
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7448
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Valley Innovative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
273 Harris Street
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray County School District?
Murray County School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,903 students.
What is the rank of Murray County School District?
Murray County School District is ranked #109 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County School District?
71% of Murray County School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray County School District?
Murray County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Murray County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,715 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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