North Murray High School

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North Murray High School ranks 240 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Murray High School is a public high school located in Chatsworth, Georgia, serving 1,035 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Murray County School District, which is ranked 120 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of North Murray High School's key strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.8% to 99.6% over the past 5 years. This is significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Murray County High School (95.6%) and Ringgold High School (93.1%). However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the Murray County district average, but lags behind the state average and the performance of some nearby schools like Ringgold High School and Northwest Whitfield County High School.

North Murray High School also faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.62% to 57.49% over the past 3 years. This is higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Ringgold High School (34.47%) and Northwest Whitfield County High School (48.73%), but lower than schools like Pleasant Valley Innovative School (76.47%) and Southeast Whitfield County High School (75.74%). Despite these challenges, North Murray High School's graduation rates and overall performance suggest that the school is effectively supporting its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705

(706) 695-7760

District: Murray County

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,056

Feeder schools for North Murray High School:

Elementary:	Eton Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Woodlawn Elementary School
Middle:	Bagley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 999

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Murray High School ranks worse than 52.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Murray County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Murray High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (25.2%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Murray County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Murray High School is 15.4. 1 high schools in the Murray County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Murray High School employs 64.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Murray High School is $8,056. 1 high schools in the Murray County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Murray High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Murray High School 240^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See North Murray High School in the ranking list.)

Murray County:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County 120^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Murray High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	58.44	144^th	425	66.1%
2014	51.23	200^th	425	52.9%
2015	52.78	137^th	435	68.5%
2016	48.24	163^rd	426	61.7%
2017	42.97	187^th	420	55.5%
2018	44.82	188^th	428	56.1%
2019	40.58	216^th	438	50.7%
2021	58.44	122^nd	410	70.2%
2022	52.25	157^th	429	63.4%
2023	41.81	220^th	442	50.2%
2024	40.26	240^th	458	47.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, August 19, 2017

North Murray high school is an excellent school. They have a high graduation rate and also have high dual enrollments , with students getting college credits while in high school. They offer lots of clubs and sports,including archery which a lot of students that may not be athletic can join and feel like they are part if the school. North Murray has awesome leadership beginning with Dr Marie Bradley and her staff. They have awesome teachers that care about their students and know their students .When students have issues at home, they work with the students and families. Their is not enough room to tell you everything about this school. I also have to mention their great counselors , that encourage students and there helping them whenever they are doing college dual enrollments clssses or other classes , they take time to help their students.
NORTH MURRAY YOU ARE AWESOME , THANK YOU FOR HELPING MY SON BECOME THE STUDENT HE IS TODAY AND GETTING HIM READY FOR COLLEGE AND ALLOWING HIM TGE OPPORTUNITY TO TSKE COLLEGE CLASSES....THANK YOU!!!@ Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, March 29, 2015

This is a brand new school that has not been open very long at the time these statistics were posted. I love working there, and I know how hard it has been to get the school started up, so I think our scores, etc. are more reflective now than then. For example, our ELA department had a 100% pass rate on their EOC tests last year in 9th grade. There are many things about this school that makes it wonderful, but this short rating doesn't show that. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Murray High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	389	2	0	105	3	3	7	509
2011	629	4	0	155	5	2	13	808
2012	798	5	0	191	7	1	9	1011
2013	794	7	1	184	6	0	14	1006
2014	816	9	3	181	5	1	17	1032
2015	809	7	3	198	4	0	20	1041
2016	763	5	4	202	1	0	22	997
2017	762	4	4	221	0	0	15	1006
2018	744	6	2	246	0	0	15	1013
2019	713	3	3	253	0	0	11	983
2020	736	3	1	258	0	0	9	1007
2021	768	6	1	263	1	0	9	1048
2022	708	5	1	272	2	0	9	997
2023	746	7	4	266	2	0	10	1035
2024	728	8	3	252	1	0	7	999

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Murray High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	509	33.0	15.4	63.7
2011	808	44.8	18.0	64.4
2012	1011	50.8	19.9	65
2013	1006	52.4	19.1	64.5
2014	1032	55.3	18.6	67.8
2015	1041	56.0	18.5	65.3
2016	997	58.0	17.1	64.4
2017	1006	61.4	16.3	64.5
2018	1013	59.1	17.1	57.7
2019	983	60.9	16.1	56.3
2020	1007	60.4	16.6	60.5
2021	1048	56.6	18.5	49.6
2022	997	59.7	16.7	n/a
2023	1035	62.1	16.6	57.5
2024	999	64.8	15.4	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Murray High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	509	33.0	15.4	63.7
2011	808	44.8	18.0	64.4
2012	1011	50.8	19.9	65
2013	1006	52.4	19.1	64.5
2014	1032	55.3	18.6	67.8
2015	1041	56.0	18.5	65.3
2016	997	58.0	17.1	64.4
2017	1006	61.4	16.3	64.5
2018	1013	59.1	17.1	57.7
2019	983	60.9	16.1	56.3
2020	1007	60.4	16.6	60.5
2021	1048	56.6	18.5	49.6
2022	997	59.7	16.7	n/a
2023	1035	62.1	16.6	57.5
2024	999	64.8	15.4	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Murray High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$603 (7.2%)	$7,765 (92.8%)	$8,368
2018	$457 (5.8%)	$7,399 (94.2%)	$7,856
2019	$434 (5.4%)	$7,622 (94.6%)	$8,056

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Murray High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 220^th of 442 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (North Murray High School)	37.7	35.9	1.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Murray County)	39.5	30.9	8.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Murray High School)	26.7	20.9	5.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Murray County)	26	23	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (North Murray High School)	42	41.6	0.4%
End of Course Biology (Murray County)	46.6	38	8.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (North Murray High School)	40.6	31.5	9.1%
End of Course United States History (Murray County)	39.5	32.8	6.7%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	983	1035	5.3%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	253	266	5.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	713	746	4.6%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	57.5%	1.2%

Schools Near North Murray High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Murray High School	Public	9-12	2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-7760	999	65	15.4	66.7%	728 (72.9%)	8 (0.8%)	252 (25.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	40.3	240^th of 458 public high schools	47.6%		41.8	220^th of 442 public high schools	50.2%	20	34.1	39.3	34.4	35.4					$8,056	$434	$7,622
Murray County High School	Public	9-12	1001 Green Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-1414	1,099	68	16.2	75.4%	717 (65.2%)	7 (0.6%)	352 (32.0%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.2%)	34.3	273^rd of 458 public high schools	40.4%		36.1	258^th of 442 public high schools	41.6%	15	35.2	17.3	35.3	37.4					$7,942	$409	$7,533
Pleasant Valley Innovative School	Public	6-12	273 Harris Street	Eton	30724	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 517-5355	84	10	8.2	66.7%	61 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4.7	452^nd of 458 public high schools	1.3%		16	371^st of 442 public high schools	16.1%	81	5.0	0.0	0.0	2.8	20.0	6.7	0.0	6.7	$22,338	$2,353	$19,984
Phoenix High School	Public	9-12	2300 Maddox Chapel Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-3600	185	10	17.9	83.8%	93 (50.3%)	3 (1.6%)	76 (41.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	5.8	441^st of 458 public high schools	3.7%		9.1	417^th of 442 public high schools	5.7%	24	5.2	0.0	7.0	5.0					$13,145	$1,286	$11,859
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	2735 Underwood Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 272-2309	7	3	2.3		3 (42.9%)	2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
The Dalton Academy	Public	10-12	1250 Cross Plains Trai1	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-4700	431	43	9.9	73.1%	38 (8.8%)	17 (3.9%)	357 (82.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	16.7	384^th of 458 public high schools	16.2%		10.5	412^th of 442 public high schools	6.8%	28	20.8	6.8	15.0	19.5
Coahulla Creek High School	Public	9-12	3361 Crow Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 694-4900	1,021	57	18.0	68.9%	578 (56.6%)	19 (1.9%)	379 (37.1%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.5%)	45.5	210^th of 458 public high schools	54.1%		48.9	181^st of 442 public high schools	59.0%	29	43.8	35.8	40.7	33.7					$8,053	$408	$7,645
Southeast Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1954 Riverbend Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 226-2753	1,512	89	17.0	84.3%	383 (25.3%)	20 (1.3%)	1,068 (70.6%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (1.9%)	37.8	252^nd of 458 public high schools	45.0%		40.8	228^th of 442 public high schools	48.4%	24	30.9	32.7	31.8	41.3					$8,262	$623	$7,639
Dalton High School	Public	9-12	1500 Manly St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8757	1,379	86	16.0	60.3%	270 (19.6%)	56 (4.1%)	977 (70.8%)	43 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.2%)	36.4	260^th of 458 public high schools	43.2%		37.2	248^th of 442 public high schools	43.9%	12	34.3	7.1	27.5	29.3					$8,446	$459	$7,987
Northwest Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 673-6533	1,130	73	15.4	63.1%	650 (57.5%)	23 (2.0%)	396 (35.0%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.2%)	55.2	156^th of 458 public high schools	65.9%		62.9	107^th of 442 public high schools	75.8%	49	48.1	33.9	47.7	43.3					$8,538	$374	$8,165

Frequently Asked Questions about North Murray High School

How many students attend North Murray High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 999 students attended North Murray High School.

What schools feed into North Murray High School?

North Murray High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eton Elementary School
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Woodlawn Elementary School
Middle : Bagley Middle School

Is North Murray High School a good school?

North Murray High School ranks 240^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is North Murray High School in?

Murray County

What is the racial makeup of North Murray High School?

Students at North Murray High School are 73% White, 25% Hispanic.

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