Webb A Murray Elementary School

3901 Section House Road
Hickory, NC 28601
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Webb A Murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Webb A Murray Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

School Rankings

Webb A Murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webb A Murray Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1889 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(21-22)
44%
51%
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33%
50%
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50-59%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
46%
21%
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Black
10%
25%
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White
30%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Webb A Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Webb A Murray Elementary School is ranked #1889 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Webb A Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Webb A Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W M Jenkins Elementary School, Catawba Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Webb A Murray Elementary School?
384 students attend Webb A Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Webb A Murray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Webb A Murray Elementary School?
Webb A Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Webb A Murray Elementary School offer ?
Webb A Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webb A Murray Elementary School part of?
Webb A Murray Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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