Murray County High School

Murray County High School is one of the medium-sized secondary schools in Chatsworth, Georgia, overseen by Murray County, with 1,068 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Murray County comprises 11 schools with combined enrollment of 6,585 students; Murray County High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Murray County High School records that White students make up the majority at 66%; the rest reads as 33% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 84%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Murray County High School has 65 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.2:1, putting Murray County High School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 93% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Murray County High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 29.2%; this one delivers 32.3%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Murray County put median household income runs about $69,253, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Murray County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,585 students), Murray County High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Gladden Middle School, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Murray County High School ranks 7th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 39.0%.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Murray County High School has remained close to its prior level, going from 1,079 students in 2018 to 1,068 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 72% to 66% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 18.4:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.