Charles B Murphy School serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 1998–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
26%
45%
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White
74%
40%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
67%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles B Murphy School?
100 students attend Charles B Murphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Charles B Murphy School students are White, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles B Murphy School?
Charles B Murphy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles B Murphy School offer ?
Charles B Murphy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles B Murphy School part of?
Charles B Murphy School is part of Hancock County School District.
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