Elementary Schools in Murray County

The Murray County School District in Georgia is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 120 out of 203 districts in the state, a few standout schools within the district are Spring Place Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School, both of which have earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Place Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with over 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math. Northwest Elementary also boasts strong performance, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Science, where over 56% and 63.1% of students, respectively, were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year. While not the highest-ranked, Woodlawn Elementary School stands out for its relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 63.75% compared to the other schools in the Murray County district, which all exceed 70%.

The data reveals a significant variation in academic performance across the schools, even within the same district, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources play a role in student outcomes. The high free/reduced lunch rates across the district indicate that the schools serve predominantly low-income communities, which can present additional challenges in terms of student support and resources. While the data does not show a clear correlation between per-student spending and test score performance, the standout performance of Spring Place Elementary and Northwest Elementary demonstrates that some schools within the district are able to achieve better outcomes despite the district's overall lower ranking.