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MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

1400 MURRAH DRIVE, JACKSON, MS 39202JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,326
Students
Total enrolled
88%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,275
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,326 students in grades 09–12 in JACKSON, Mississippi.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,275 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in JACKSON, Mississippi, serving grades 09–12 with 1,326 students. The district invests $14,275 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

1,326
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution643 male · 683 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,326 students
Student Composition
95%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black95%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280219000403

Academic Outcomes at MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
88
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
88%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 39202

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,275Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,275
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,281
Student Support$2,712
Administration$1,713
Operations$2,141
Other$1,427
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,275 spent per student, an estimated $6,324 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
36%
State government
39.7%
Local (property tax)
35.8%
Federal programs
24.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 88% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
CARDOZO MIDDLE SCHOOLBLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOLCHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOLBRINKLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOLCALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOLJIM HILL HIGH SCHOOLPROVINE HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHinds County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (601)960-5380
NCES ID: 280219000403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JACKSON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL
991 students · 09–12
● 43 opp100% FRL
High
CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL
923 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL
908 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL
774 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
CARDOZO MIDDLE SCHOOL
625 students · 06–08
● 43 opp100% FRL
Mid
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
614 students · 06–08
100% FRL
High
WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
608 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
LANIER HIGH SCHOOL
603 students · 09–12
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1400 MURRAH DRIVE, JACKSON, MS 39202
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.