For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,838 students in Calloway County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Calloway County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Calloway County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Calloway County, KY are Murray Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Southwest Calloway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calloway County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Calloway County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calloway County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Grades: 4-8
| 662 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3426 Wiswell Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
East Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1169 Pottertown Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
North Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2928 Brinn Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7335
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7335
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Calloway County High 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
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Murray High 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
| 472 students
Rank: #88.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative 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
| 6 students
Rank: #99.
Calloway County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1010.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative 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
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
2106-a College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murray/calloway County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
126 Robertson Rd. North
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Calloway County 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 schools in Calloway County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Calloway County, KY include Murray Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Southwest Calloway Elementary School. Calloway County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Calloway County, KY?
13 public schools are located in Calloway County, KY.
What percentage of students in Calloway County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Calloway County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calloway County, KY?
Calloway County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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