Madison Central High School vs Murrah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Central High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,260 students
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students
| Measure | Madison Central High School Madison, Mississippi | Murrah High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 197 | #172 of 197 |
| National rank | #7615 of 16,910 | #15872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,260 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Madison | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 16.4).
- •Murrah High School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 99.9%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Madison Central High School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 1,259.
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 Madison Central High School better than Murrah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Central High School ranks higher (52.9 vs 16.4 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 Madison Central High School and Murrah High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Madison and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Central High School: 1,260. Murrah High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Central High School and Murrah High School rank in Mississippi?
Madison Central High School is 44th of 197 and Murrah High School is 172nd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).