Murray Community School District, Iowa

Murray Community School District is a unified school district in Clarke County, Decatur County, and Union County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,474 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 130 sq mi (336 km²) of land.

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Murray Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,474 ± 253
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Clarke County88% of the district’s landDecatur County8% of the district’s landUnion County5% of the district’s land
Land area
130 sq mi (336 km²)
Median household income
$78,750 ± $17,107
Median home value
$160,900 ± $39,971
Water area
0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1920100
Coordinates (central point)
41.012111, -93.947033

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Murray Community School District, largest first

  1. Troy Township985 people
  2. Murray (city)614 people
  3. Doyle Township188 people
  4. Madison Township132 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. East Union Community School District10 mi west
  2. Clarke Community School District11 mi east
  3. Interstate 35 Community School District17 mi northeast
  4. Central Decatur Community School District21 mi south
  5. Mount Ayr Community School District25 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Murray Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Murray Community School District before you rely on it.

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