Hardaway High School vs Murray County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 254 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardaway High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Murray County High School
Chatsworth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Hardaway High School Columbus, Georgia | Murray County High School Chatsworth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 431 | #246 of 431 |
| National rank | #15010 of 16,910 | #13095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Columbus | Chatsworth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 21.6).
- •Murray County High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Murray County High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Murray County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 100%).
- •Hardaway High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.7).
- •Murray County High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 1,067.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hardaway High School better than Murray County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murray County High School ranks higher (31.1 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hardaway High School and Murray County High School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Chatsworth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardaway High School: 1,067. Murray County High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardaway High School and Murray County High School rank in Georgia?
Hardaway High School is 329th of 431 and Murray County High School is 246th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).