Callaway High School vs. Murrah High School
Should I attend Callaway High School or Murrah High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Murrah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Callaway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Serving 1,362 students in grades 9-12, Murrah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
923 students
1,362 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#526 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
239
389
Grade 10 Students
212
335
Grade 11 Students
226
325
Grade 12 Students
227
293
Ungraded Students
19
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
95%
94%
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
