MURCHISON ISD

Murchison Independent School District is an open, traditional public school district located at 9661 E Bankhead St in Murchison, Texas. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Athens metro area, this non-charter district operates a single school dedicated to early childhood, elementary, and middle school education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Families, students, and researchers can reach the district by phone at (903) 469-3636 or access official district information online at http://www.murchisonisd.com.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Murchison ISD served a total enrollment of 169 students, consisting of 84 female and 85 male pupils. Grade-level cohorts range from 11 pre-kindergarten children and 21 kindergarteners up to 12 eighth graders, with the third-grade class representing the largest single group at 26 students. Demographically, the student body includes 126 White students, 37 Hispanic students, 5 students of two or more races, and 1 Black student. To support its student population, the district employs a total staff of 73.32 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, comprising 35.4 FTE teachers, 6.0 FTE instructional aides, and 31.92 FTE support staff members.