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Dauphin Island Real Estate
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Murphy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
100 S Carlen St,
Mobile, AL
Mobile County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr William S Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C+
C
B-
C
B-
B
B-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
36.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
63.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
42.5%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
452:1
Student Diversity
Female
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Black
73%
White
18.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<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.
University of South Alabama
447 Students
The University of Alabama
365 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
306 Students
Auburn University
253 Students
Alabama A&M University
226 Students
Troy University
215 Students
Alabama State University
211 Students
Tuskegee University
184 Students
Spring Hill College
156 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
140 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
136 Students
Biology
109 Students
Business
89 Students
Psychology
58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
55 Students
Computer Science
47 Students
Physical Therapy
29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
28 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
27 Students
Engineering
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/9/2025
They prepare you really well for college. The teacher give you multiple resources to be able to complete all work. They offer tutoring to further help students.
3/6/2025
Being a senior at Murphy High School is both good and bad. Since I will be graduating this year, there are so many new rules and regulations. On the bright side, the rules keep the students there intact and ready to learn everyday.
3/10/2024
As a senior I don't feel prepared for college and I we haven't had any exclusive opportunities and activities for senior and i just don't feel appreciated at a student there.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/28/2024
they are being to strict on us for no reason, i thought when i came here it was not gonna be like this i thought it was gonna be like we can where hoodies but no, we still cant or slides like why cant we where sides like i am just so mad at that but i just really hope it changes because when my sist...
1/18/2023
Diverse. Excellent teachers. Earn college credits on campus.
3/11/2018
While this school offers some great opportunities such as Early College through the University of Alabama, IB programs, and AP programs it also has a lot of environmental factors to combat. The classes are overcrowded, the students who need special learning modifications aren’t receiving them, and t...
6/15/2014
Outstanding! My grandchild just finished his Freshman year!!! The art and theater program are amazing. Musical chorus and band are the highest rated in the state!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$57K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$188,385
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$69,700
% of College Grads
36.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,583 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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- Public
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Lake Drive Tricentennial Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Denton Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Public Safety Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Skateboard
Herndon-Sage Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
McLean Park
- Trails
- Pickleball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sage Avenue Park
Carver Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Memorial Park
- Trails
- Events
Rich Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
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Murphy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mobile, AL and is served by the Mobile County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,300 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Murphy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $188,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pointe Academy, Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, Williamson High School, and more. Learn more about what Mobile has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murphy High School.