Summary:
The 10 schools in Chatsworth, Georgia, part of the Murray County School District, serve roughly 6,500 students across six elementary schools (PK-6), two middle schools (7-8), and two high schools (9-12), in a community where most schools report high economic need.
For parents, the standout is Northwest Elementary School, the district's only 4-star school, with 5th grade science proficiency at 77.2%—nearly double the state average—and 3rd grade math at 67.1%, all while serving a 100% free/reduced lunch population. Chatsworth Elementary School is the most improved, jumping from the 53rd to 68th percentile in two years, with 5th grade math at 56.6%. At the middle school level, both Gladden Middle School and Bagley Middle School report a perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra I, though their grade-level math scores hover near 40%. Among high schools, North Murray High School outperforms Murray County High School in every subject—Algebra I at 51.6% vs. 32.7%—and both boast graduation rates above 93%, exceeding the state's 87.2%.
However, challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, with Murray County High School at 30.0% and Coker Elementary School at 26.5%, well above the state's 17.7%. Eton Elementary School struggles most academically, with 5th grade science at just 14.9% and 3rd grade math at 41.5%. Meanwhile, Woodlawn Elementary School spends the most per student ($14,481) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.6:1), yet its results are mixed. Overall, this is a high-poverty district with pockets of excellence—particularly at Northwest Elementary—but families should weigh attendance patterns and school-specific strengths when choosing.
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