For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,222 students in Murray County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Murray County, GA are North Murray High School, Murray County High School and Pleasant Valley Innovative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Murray County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murray County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Murray County (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.
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: #33.
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
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Harris Street
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Murray County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Murray County, GA include North Murray High School, Murray County High School and Pleasant Valley Innovative School.
How many public high schools are located in Murray County?
3 public high schools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Murray County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Murray County include: North Murray High School vs. Murray County High School, Murray County High School vs. North Murray High School
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