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Murrah High School

1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
+1 (601) 960-5380
http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/murrah
3.2
Overall Rating

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Murrah High School Overview

About This School

Murrah High School is a public high school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 1,259 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 34% in ELA and 29% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 79 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,698. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 314 students per counselor. Students at the school are 50% male and 50% female. The demographic makeup is 95% Black, 2% White, 2% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races.

1,259
Total Students
9-13th Grade
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
79 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts34%
Mathematics29%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
9-13th Grade
County
Hinds County
Students per Counselor
314:1

Murrah High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

34%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%
29%
Mathematics
City Avg: 26%State Avg: 45%
N/A
Science

Class Information

15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14.3:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
314
Students per Counselor

Murrah High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
79

Average Teacher Salary

$53,698
City Avg: $52,332
State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Students per Counselor314:1

Murrah High School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.88%
Male
50.12%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,259 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.99%
Hispanic1.91%
Asian0.08%
Black95.31%
Two or More Races0.71%
Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrah High School

Q: How many students attend Murrah High School?

A: Murrah High School has approximately 1,259 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Murrah High School

Murrah High School is a public high school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 1,259 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 34% in ELA and 29% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 79 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,698. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 314 students per counselor. Students at the school are 50% male and 50% female. The demographic makeup is 95% Black, 2% White, 2% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Murrah High School - Jackson, MS

Quick Facts about Murrah High School
School NameMurrah High School
School Typepublic
Grade Levels9-13th Grade
Location1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS 39202, Jackson, MS
CountyHinds County
Phone+1 (601) 960-5380
Total Students1,259
Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Full-Time Teachers79
Rating3.2/10
ELA Proficiency34%
Math Proficiency29%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Murrah High School

How many students attend Murrah High School?

Murrah High School has approximately 1,259 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Murrah High School is 15:1.

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