Overview
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9โ12 in JACKSON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 1,259 students. It is part of the JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelHigh
Grade Span9โ12
DistrictJACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28049
CityJACKSON
ZIP39202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280219000403
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,259
White2.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American95.3%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)