Murrah High School

Murrah High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Murrah Dr,  Jackson, MS
Jackson Public School District
3.6
3.0
1,279 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alvanette Buchanan
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
16%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
43.9%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
94.6%
Hispanic
2%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 474 Students
Jackson State University 461 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 440 Students
University of Mississippi 313 Students
Hinds Community College 263 Students
Alcorn State University 234 Students
Tougaloo College 196 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 184 Students
Louisiana State University 145 Students
Belhaven University 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 142 Students
Biology 118 Students
Business 96 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Physical Therapy 32 Students
Veterinary Sciences 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 352 Reviews
2.0 Junior
6/26/2025
Murrah High School needs significant improvement. The administration isn't well-organized, and it often feels like they don't have the students' best interests in mind. Many things get overlooked, and communication is frequently poor. Students deserve a better environment where we, the students, feel supported, respected, and heard.
4.0 Senior
8/6/2024
Murrah high has been a mixed experience for me. It was hard to focus, my peers where often disruptive. In some classes i was able to get the full experience.
4.0 Senior
3/17/2024
i would love to see the school more cleaner and the staff more nicer. Things at my school are off and backwards. I understand we have metal detectors but we shouldn't have to take everything out our books bags for them the check they are lazy but also to strict . when they need to be strict but they can't on certain things. staff are unprofessional just some
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
4.0 student
1/9/2012
I am a student at William B. Murrah High School located in central Jackson area. The school is an ideal school for students aiming to strenghten their career opportunities in the metro-area. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities that aid in providing science and mathematical prep...
3.0 student
4/20/2011
As a student at Murrah High School, i feel that it is has not met the academic standards that I expected. This use to be a level five school and in the course of two or three years we have fallen into the academic watch category. The teachers in subject area classes have stopped teaching meanwhile t...
2.0 parent
12/9/2006

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Murrah High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, MS and is served by the Jackson Public School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,279 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Murrah High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $214,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lanier High School, Provine High School, Callaway High School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murrah High School.

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