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School Comparison

MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
vs.
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
  • MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (517 vs. 8).
  • MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (328 vs. 13).
  • MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (339.5:1 vs. 76:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (328 vs. 13).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (517 vs. 8).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (154 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (339.5:1 vs. 76:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

5 metrics were reported by MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
617
Graduation rate
88%
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
408
Dual enrollment
144

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$86,786.89
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
$13,713.31
Local revenue share
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
1.7%
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
31.5%
State revenue share
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
92.8%
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
38.9%
Federal revenue share
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
5.5%
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
29.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
0%
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
33.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hinds County
$49,966
Hinds County
$49,966
Poverty rate
Hinds County
21.6%
Hinds County
21.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hinds County
31.1%
Hinds County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Hinds County
3.2%
Hinds County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.