For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,499 students in Murray, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Murray, KY are Calloway County High School, Murray High School and Calloway County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Murray have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Murray, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calloway County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Murray, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calloway County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Murray High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murray/calloway County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
126 Robertson Rd. North
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Murray, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Grades: PK
| 34 students
227 North Lp Miller St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Murray, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Murray, KY include Calloway County High School, Murray High School and Calloway County Day Treatment. Murray has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Murray?
5 public high schools are located in Murray.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray?
Murray public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Murray are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Murray include: Murray High School vs. Calloway County High School, Calloway County High School vs. Murray High School
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