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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Murrah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murrah High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murrah High School?
The graduation rate of Murrah High School is 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Murrah High School?
1,279 students attend Murrah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Murrah High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrah High School?
Murrah High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murrah High School offer ?
Murrah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Murrah High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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