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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,020 students in Calloway County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Calloway County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,020 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calloway County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,352 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$46 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,565
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,352
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Calloway County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3426 Wiswell Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
East Calloway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1169 Pottertown Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #55.
Calloway County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2108 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Calloway County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2106-a College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calloway County School District?
Calloway County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,020 students.
What is the rank of Calloway County School District?
Calloway County School District is ranked #20 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calloway County School District?
83% of Calloway County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $15,352 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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