For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,874 students in Murray County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Murray County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, GA are North Murray High School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Bagley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Murray High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4580 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Bagley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1115
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1115
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Innovative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
273 Harris Street
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Eton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
829 Highway 286
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mcentire Cir
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #77.
Gladden Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7448
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7448
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Place Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2795 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2525
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Rank: #99.
Coker Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1733 Leonard Bridge Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-0888
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-0888
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #1010.
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2434
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2434
Grades: PK-6
| 688 students
Rank: #1111.
Murray County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Green Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1414
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Harris Street
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 517-5355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murray County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, GA include North Murray High School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Bagley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Murray County, GA?
11 public schools are located in Murray County, GA.
What percentage of students in Murray County, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Murray County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County, GA?
Murray County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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