Murrah High School vs. Lanier High School
Should you attend Murrah High School or Lanier 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
Murrah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,279 students
863 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#658 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
121
Grade 8 Students
-
102
Grade 9 Students
340
174
Grade 10 Students
340
172
Grade 11 Students
336
161
Grade 12 Students
246
119
Ungraded Students
17
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
94%
99%
% White
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
