Lanier Junior/Senior High School vs Murrah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students
| Measure | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson, Mississippi | Murrah High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 197 | #172 of 197 |
| National rank | #16164 of 16,910 | #15872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 895 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murrah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 14.3).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Murrah High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 4%).
- •Murrah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.9).
- •Murrah High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 895.
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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School better than Murrah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murrah High School ranks higher (16.4 vs 14.3 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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Murrah High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895. Murrah High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Murrah High School rank in Mississippi?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is 184th of 197 and Murrah High School is 172nd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).