Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Calloway County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calloway County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Murray, KY, covering approximately 405.4 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calloway County High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
824 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Calloway County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calloway County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Laker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calloway County High School's ranking?
Calloway County High School is ranked #354 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Calloway County High School often compared to?
Calloway County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calloway County High School?
The graduation rate of Calloway County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Calloway County High School?
824 students attend Calloway County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Calloway County High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calloway County High School?
Calloway County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calloway County High School offer ?
Calloway County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calloway County High School part of?
Calloway County High School is part of Calloway County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
It is very sad that Coach McKeel would say in the Murray paper that Moral victories are for Losers. He evidently doesn't know what a Moral Victory is and obviosly doesn't care. He is the only Loser.
4 10/10/2025
Calloway is a good school. Teachers do care about the students, and most students are kind. People love to complain, but at the end of the day Calloway is a good school.
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