Lanier High School vs. Murrah High School
Should you attend Lanier High School or Murrah High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Murrah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 7-12, Lanier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 1,279 students in grades 9-12, Murrah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
863 students
1,279 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#552 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
121
-
Grade 8 Students
102
-
Grade 9 Students
174
340
Grade 10 Students
172
340
Grade 11 Students
161
336
Grade 12 Students
119
246
Ungraded Students
14
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
99%
94%
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
