Top Rankings
Calloway County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,067 students in Calloway County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Calloway County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,067 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Calloway County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
57 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,588 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
84%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
256
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
215
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
247
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
5
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,106 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,128
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,106
$14,055
Best Calloway County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calloway County School District?
Calloway County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,067 students.
What is the rank of Calloway County School District?
Calloway County School District is ranked #17 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calloway County School District?
84% of Calloway County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calloway County School District?
Calloway County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Calloway County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,106 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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