Charles P Murray Middle School in Wilmington, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Charles P Murray Middle School is a suburban public school in Wilmington, North Carolina that is part of New Hanover County School District. It serves 905 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

905 Students

56 Teachers

655 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy

Wilmington, NC 28412 View local requests

http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/murray/

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Charles P Murray Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Charles P Murray Middle School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Charles P Murray Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 22, 2026

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