Murrah High School vs Walton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students
Walton Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Murrah High School Jackson, Mississippi | Walton Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #393 of 427 |
| National rank | #15872 of 16,910 | #48780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,259 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murrah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 12.3).
- •Walton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Murrah High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Murrah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Murrah High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Murrah High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 457.
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 Murrah High School better than Walton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murrah High School ranks higher (16.4 vs 12.3 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 Murrah High School and Walton Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murrah High School: 1,259. Walton Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murrah High School and Walton Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Murrah High School is 172nd of 197 and Walton Elementary School is 393rd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).