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Schools in Chatsworth · Murray County School District

Chatsworth’s public schools outscore 60% of Georgia districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Chatsworth, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Chatsworth runs at 96%, above the Georgia average (84%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.

#115of 260 Georgia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
33%
▼ 7 pts vs GA 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 2 pts vs GA 37%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 12 pts vs GA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.6K
▼ 14% vs GA $15.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
GA 14.3
Schools in town
3
2,211 students on the public path
In brief

Chatsworth’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,581 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Gladden Middle School, then Murray County High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Chatsworth’s grade

B− Test scoresA− Graduation

B: better than 60% of Georgia school districts, #115 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.

Georgia school districts we grade (220)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
Georgia towns with similar household incomes (254)Better than 56%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,435 test results and a graduating class of 468 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Chatsworth’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,450 in math, 3,420 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chatsworth, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Chatsworth Elementary SchoolMurray County School DistrictC+
7–8Gladden Middle SchoolMurray County School DistrictB−
9–12Murray County High SchoolMurray County School DistrictC

Chatsworth’s public schools are run by Murray County School District, which also serves Eton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Murray County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 11 schools · 6,585 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 14.2 per teacher (GA 14.3)
$13,581GA $15,800 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading33%
State average 39.6% · 3420 students tested
Math35%
State average 37.4% · 3450 students tested

Chatsworth vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Chatsworth’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ChatsworthBMurray County

Every school in Chatsworth

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Chatsworthby address
Chatsworth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C+
665 students13:1Rate it →
Gladden Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
B−
478 students15:1Rate it →
Murray County High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
1,068 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Chatsworth’s schools

Are Chatsworth’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Georgia: the public schools Chatsworth children attend outscore 60% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #115 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Chatsworth in?

Murray County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,585 students in 11 schools (2024–25).

Where do Chatsworth kids go to high school?

Murray County High School, with 1,068 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Chatsworth’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Murray County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.

How much does Chatsworth spend per student?

$13,581 in Murray County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Chatsworth families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.