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Public School Review - Established 2003

Murray County School District

1006 Green Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (706) 695-4531

Top Rankings

Murray County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,585 students in Murray County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Murray County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,585 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
466 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
Pre-K271209
Kind427499
1454518
2491534
3507551
4480538
5458548
6469548
7473557
8462564
9515635
10540603
11505560
12533530
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District Rank

Murray County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
#111 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMurray County School District
2023#111
2022#113
2021#131
2019#108
2018#90
2017#83
2016#81
2015#84
2014#75
2013#61
2012#81
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35%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202335%39%
202235%37%
202125%36%
201938%44%
201839%42%
201736%41%
201639%41%
201532%38%
201478%79%
201385%83%
201280%81%
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33%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202233%40%
202131%39%
201937%45%
201839%42%
201736%41%
201633%40%
201534%39%
201496%94%
201395%93%
201295%93%
201193%91%
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38%
40%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202238%40%
202130%38%
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96%
84%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202396%84%
202292%84%
202197%84%
202096%85%
201995%83%
201893%83%
201785%82%
201685%81%
201589%81%
201480%75%
201375%74%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
20240.440.71
20230.440.71
20220.420.70
20210.410.70
20200.400.69
20190.400.69
20180.390.68
20170.390.68
20160.380.68
20150.390.67
20140.360.67
20130.370.67
20120.370.66
20110.380.66
20100.380.65
20090.330.64
20080.340.64
20070.320.63
20060.290.61
20050.270.61
20040.230.59
20030.210.58
20020.170.57
20010.120.56
20000.070.55
19990.040.54
19980.030.54
19970.010.53
19960.030.52
19950.010.52
19940.020.51
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
20241%5%
20061%4%
20051%4%
20031%3%
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% Hispanic
28%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202427%19%
202328%18%
202226%18%
202125%17%
202026%16%
201926%16%
201824%15%
201724%15%
201624%15%
201519%14%
201422%13%
201322%13%
201221%12%
201120%12%
201020%11%
200921%11%
200821%11%
200720%10%
200616%9%
200515%9%
200413%7%
200311%6%
20029%6%
20017%5%
20004%4%
19992%3%
19981%3%
19971%3%
19961%2%
19951%2%
19941%2%
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% Black
1%
36%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
20241%36%
20231%36%
20221%36%
20211%36%
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% White
69%
34%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
202470%35%
202370%36%
202272%37%
202173%38%
202073%39%
201973%39%
201875%40%
201775%40%
201676%41%
201566%42%
201477%43%
201377%43%
201278%44%
201177%44%
201077%45%
200979%46%
200879%46%
200780%47%
200683%48%
200584%49%
200487%52%
200388%53%
200291%54%
200193%55%
200096%56%
199998%57%
199899%57%
199799%58%
199699%58%
199599%59%
199499%60%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
20241%5%
20231%5%
20221%4%
20211%4%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20181%4%
20171%4%
20153%3%
20141%3%
20131%3%
20121%3%
20111%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,330 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$24,999 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$87 MM$35 MM
2022$80 MM$36 MM
2021$87 MM$35 MM
2020$80 MM$36 MM
2019$74 MM$35 MM
2018$77 MM$37 MM
2017$73 MM$34 MM
2016$69 MM$33 MM
2015$78 MM$35 MM
2014$66 MM$33 MM
2012$64 MM$30 MM
2011$71 MM$35 MM
2010$78 MM$35 MM
2009$71 MM$34 MM
2008$74 MM$36 MM
2007$71 MM$37 MM
2006$68 MM$33 MM
2005$58 MM$31 MM
2004$59 MM$30 MM
2003$50 MM$29 MM
2002$50 MM$27 MM
2001$46 MM$26 MM
2000$42 MM$24 MM
1999$41 MM$23 MM
1998$38 MM$21 MM
1997$33 MM$19 MM
1996$29 MM$18 MM
1995$26 MM$16 MM
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Spending
$88 MM
$23,473 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$88 MM$34 MM
2022$78 MM$34 MM
2021$88 MM$34 MM
2020$78 MM$34 MM
2019$74 MM$34 MM
2018$81 MM$37 MM
2017$67 MM$33 MM
2016$65 MM$33 MM
2015$94 MM$34 MM
2014$63 MM$33 MM
2012$62 MM$31 MM
2011$74 MM$32 MM
2010$94 MM$34 MM
2009$75 MM$36 MM
2008$78 MM$39 MM
2007$70 MM$35 MM
2006$68 MM$31 MM
2005$55 MM$30 MM
2004$62 MM$30 MM
2003$54 MM$29 MM
2002$46 MM$27 MM
2001$42 MM$25 MM
2000$43 MM$24 MM
1999$41 MM$23 MM
1998$40 MM$20 MM
1997$34 MM$19 MM
1996$30 MM$18 MM
1995$25 MM$16 MM
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Revenue / Student
$13,239
$14,327

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$12,629$12,637
2022$11,149$11,894
2021$12,660$12,909
2020$11,149$11,894
2019$10,153$11,854
2018$10,300$11,951
2017$9,714$10,689
2016$9,092$10,171
2015$10,150$10,365
2014$8,606$10,300
2012$8,311$9,333
2011$9,164$10,490
2010$10,146$10,365
2009$9,127$9,939
2008$9,267$10,540
2007$8,863$10,771
2006$8,809$9,885
2005$7,671$9,226
2004$7,951$8,830
2003$6,816$8,835
2002$7,055$8,247
2001$6,598$7,812
2000$6,264$7,225
1999$6,335$6,612
1998$5,958$5,956
1997$5,271$5,538
1995$4,467$5,262
1992$3,694$4,410
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Spending / Student
$13,330
$13,452

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMurray County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$12,715$12,072
2022$10,772$11,222
2021$12,747$12,332
2020$10,772$11,222
2019$10,215$11,278
2018$10,908$12,081
2017$8,917$10,570
2016$8,480$10,196
2015$12,130$9,935
2014$8,323$10,257
2012$8,087$9,538
2011$9,510$9,524
2010$12,125$9,935
2009$9,589$10,367
2008$9,775$11,185
2007$8,778$10,207
2006$8,780$9,210
2005$7,269$8,893
2004$8,305$8,737
2003$7,309$8,594
2002$6,520$8,120
2001$6,031$7,624
2000$6,391$7,230
1999$6,444$6,576
1998$6,279$5,787
1997$5,512$5,758
1995$4,306$5,243
1992$3,648$4,349
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Best Murray County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Place Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2795 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2525
Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4580 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Coker Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1733 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-0888
Gr: PK-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Eton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
829 Highway 286
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 Mcentire Cir
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
North Murray High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Bagley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1115
Gr: 7-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2434
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Murray County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Gladden Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7448
Gr: 7-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Valley Innovative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Harris Street
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Murray County School District?
Murray County School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,585 students.
What is the rank of Murray County School District?
Murray County School District is ranked #111 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County School District?
69% of Murray County School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray County School District?
Murray County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Murray County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,330 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,585 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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