Murphy High School

Summary:

Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,254 students. The school is part of the Mobile County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator of Murphy High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (73.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 56.29% to 97.07% African American. Academically, Murphy High School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Summative Assessments, is generally lower than the state and county averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.15% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 128th out of 371 Alabama high schools (3 stars) in 2022-2023 to 219th out of 378 (2 stars) in 2023-2024, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

When comparing Murphy High School to nearby schools, such as WP Davidson High School, it becomes evident that the academic performance at Murphy is generally lower. Additionally, Murphy High School has a high percentage of students (66.03% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and may require additional resources and support to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 S Carlen St
       Mobile, AL  36606


(251) 221-3184

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Feeder schools for Murphy High School:

Elementary:    Leinkauf Elementary School
    Mary B Austin Elementary School
    SpencerWestlawn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,254

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.0%
White:
18.1%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Compare Details Murphy High School ranks worse than 57.9% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Murphy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73%), White (18.1%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murphy High School is 16, which is the 7th best among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murphy High School is $10,088, which is the 7th highest among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murphy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Murphy High School 219th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Murphy High School in the ranking list.)

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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murphy High School

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Rank History for all students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.54 67th 357 81.2%
2005 55.88 164th 359 54.3%
2006 52.69 187th 357 47.6%
2007 47.43 213th 358 40.5%
2008 65.24 106th 359 70.5%
2009 61.83 126th 357 64.7%
2010 63.31 127th 358 64.5%
2011 65.10 113th 360 68.6%
2012 65.67 111th 358 69.0%
2013 56.10 177th 358 50.6%
2014 50.62 172nd 358 52.0%
2015 43.02 203rd 353 42.5%
2016 43.07 188th 351 46.4%
2017 48.98 157th 353 55.5%
2018 43.36 201st 356 43.5%
2019 50.41 191st 366 47.8%
2021 33.94 243rd 371 34.5%
2022 34.96 231st 367 37.1%
2023 59.03 128th 371 65.5%
2024 40.48 219th 378 42.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.45 13th 37 64.9%
2022 69.38 12th 40 70.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 64th 160 60.0%
2019 73.71 27th 171 84.2%
2021 65.51 49th 196 75.0%
2022 42.36 86th 169 49.1%
2023 79.41 20th 182 89.0%
2024 39.19 115th 198 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.51 56th 315 82.2%
2018 41.79 208th 349 40.4%
2019 37.99 225th 358 37.2%
2021 37.53 219th 361 39.3%
2022 28.80 260th 361 28.0%
2023 55.16 127th 349 63.6%
2024 35.52 244th 375 34.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 11th 16 31.3%
2019 51.20 8th 17 52.9%
2024 52.96 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.70 128th 343 62.7%
2018 47.69 185th 347 46.7%
2019 52.84 168th 354 52.5%
2021 33.35 237th 359 34.0%
2022 31.72 246th 367 33.0%
2023 59.17 129th 358 64.0%
2024 45.33 183rd 366 50.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.19 19th 26 26.9%
2023 15.58 24th 27 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.93 204th 339 39.8%
2018 36.19 223rd 350 36.3%
2019 43.95 202nd 357 43.4%
2021 33.57 235th 366 35.8%
2022 38.97 212th 366 42.1%
2023 51.05 150th 358 58.1%
2024 32.61 246th 368 33.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.31 15th 17 11.8%
2018 7.35 17th 18 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.20 39th 189 79.4%
2018 63.00 56th 223 74.9%
2019 66.83 48th 224 78.6%
2021 48.84 86th 228 62.3%
2022 50.39 76th 222 65.8%
2023 65.62 42nd 224 81.3%
2024 57.57 67th 231 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.54 11th 93 88.2%
2018 80.00 19th 95 80.0%
2019 94.63 7th 103 93.2%
2024 82.79 19th 139 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at Murphy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.57 19th 230 91.7%
2018 86.61 39th 300 87.0%
2019 92.90 22nd 313 93.0%
2021 74.08 65th 319 79.6%
2022 57.39 113th 326 65.3%
2023 94.18 19th 317 94.0%
2024 63.76 88th 325 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Murphy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2621 2621
1989 1456 1180 28 6 3 n/a n/a 0 2673
1990 1427 1140 31 1 2 n/a n/a 0 2601
1991 1308 1066 38 5 2 n/a n/a 0 2419
1992 1215 1047 23 6 2 n/a n/a 2 2295
1993 1041 1034 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 2105
1994 981 1027 40 5 0 n/a n/a 2 2055
1995 935 1080 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 2052
1996 935 1080 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 2052
1997 932 1055 23 9 3 n/a n/a 0 2022
1998 958 1044 30 13 2 n/a n/a 0 2047
1999 945 1054 33 11 1 n/a n/a 0 2044
2000 949 1083 33 12 1 n/a n/a 0 2078
2001 957 1122 33 16 2 n/a n/a 0 2130
2002 969 1232 45 23 9 n/a n/a 0 2278
2003 969 1232 45 23 9 n/a n/a 0 2278
2004 963 1323 56 16 7 n/a n/a 4 2369
2005 924 1368 70 30 5 n/a n/a 0 2397
2006 936 1421 58 36 4 n/a n/a 9 2464
2007 940 1456 72 38 1 n/a n/a 8 2515
2008 945 1481 72 30 3 n/a n/a 0 2531
2009 892 1572 75 26 3 n/a n/a 0 2568
2010 820 1579 80 22 2 n/a n/a 7 2510
2011 742 1515 64 32 1 0 0 0 2354
2012 637 1538 58 45 2 1 4 0 2285
2013 601 1528 52 35 2 1 6 0 2225
2014 518 1575 37 43 4 0 8 0 2185
2015 450 1662 41 53 4 0 42 0 2252
2016 402 1565 42 62 3 2 24 0 2100
2017 349 1503 43 64 2 2 30 0 1993
2018 305 1376 35 67 1 3 36 0 1823
2019 266 1123 18 53 1 3 28 0 1492
2020 262 1066 19 47 3 1 29 0 1427
2021 258 997 20 50 4 1 28 0 1358
2022 216 925 13 41 3 0 28 74 1300
2023 227 916 16 52 5 0 38 0 1254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murphy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2621 116.0 22.5 0
1989 2673 120.0 22.2 n/a
1990 2601 120.0 21.6 0
1991 2419 118.0 20.5 n/a
1992 2295 107.0 21.4 n/a
1993 2105 102.3 20.6 n/a
1994 2055 101.1 20.3 n/a
1995 2052 106.7 19.2 n/a
1996 2052 106.7 19.2 n/a
1997 2022 113.2 17.9 39.5
1998 2047 115.0 17.8 25.6
1999 2044 120.0 17.0 31.8
2000 2078 122.0 17.0 19.4
2001 2130 125.0 17.0 30.6
2002 2278 125.0 18.2 43
2003 2278 125.0 18.2 43
2004 2369 132.2 17.9 39.1
2005 2397 136.0 17.6 36.8
2006 2464 139.0 17.7 46.6
2007 2515 143.5 17.5 41.7
2008 2531 144.6 17.5 42.3
2009 2568 145.5 17.5 45.6
2010 2510 123.0 20.4 51.7
2011 2354 145.0 16.2 56.4
2012 2285 130.0 17.5 65.9
2013 2225 121.2 18.3 68.9
2014 2185 124.0 17.6 66.2
2015 2252 121.0 18.6 43.3
2016 2100 120.0 17.5 43.1
2017 1993 115.0 17.3 43.7
2018 1823 105.0 17.3 66.2
2019 1492 99.0 15.0 66.1
2020 1427 79.0 18.0 66.1
2021 1358 79.0 17.1 66.1
2022 1300 67.0 19.4 66.2
2023 1254 78.0 16.0 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murphy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2621 116.0 22.5 0
1989 2673 120.0 22.2 n/a
1990 2601 120.0 21.6 0
1991 2419 118.0 20.5 n/a
1992 2295 107.0 21.4 n/a
1993 2105 102.3 20.6 n/a
1994 2055 101.1 20.3 n/a
1995 2052 106.7 19.2 n/a
1996 2052 106.7 19.2 n/a
1997 2022 113.2 17.9 39.5
1998 2047 115.0 17.8 25.6
1999 2044 120.0 17.0 31.8
2000 2078 122.0 17.0 19.4
2001 2130 125.0 17.0 30.6
2002 2278 125.0 18.2 43
2003 2278 125.0 18.2 43
2004 2369 132.2 17.9 39.1
2005 2397 136.0 17.6 36.8
2006 2464 139.0 17.7 46.6
2007 2515 143.5 17.5 41.7
2008 2531 144.6 17.5 42.3
2009 2568 145.5 17.5 45.6
2010 2510 123.0 20.4 51.7
2011 2354 145.0 16.2 56.4
2012 2285 130.0 17.5 65.9
2013 2225 121.2 18.3 68.9
2014 2185 124.0 17.6 66.2
2015 2252 121.0 18.6 43.3
2016 2100 120.0 17.5 43.1
2017 1993 115.0 17.3 43.7
2018 1823 105.0 17.3 66.2
2019 1492 99.0 15.0 66.1
2020 1427 79.0 18.0 66.1
2021 1358 79.0 17.1 66.1
2022 1300 67.0 19.4 66.2
2023 1254 78.0 16.0 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Murphy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,124 (11.1%) $8,941 (88.6%) $10,088

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murphy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 366 High schoolsRanks 128th of 371 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Murphy High School)36.69.8
 26.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Mobile County)36.415.2
 21.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Murphy High School)39.118.1
 21%
   End of Course Science (Mobile County)35.623.7
 12%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14921254
 16%
African American1123916
 18.4%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic5352
 1.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White266227
 14.7%
Two or More Races2838
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%66%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy High School

Murphy High School ranks 219th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,254 students attended Murphy High School.

Students at Murphy High School are 73% African American, 18% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Murphy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Leinkauf Elementary School
Elementary : Mary B Austin Elementary School
Elementary : SpencerWestlawn Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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