Top Rankings
Murray Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,946 students in Murray Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Murray Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,946 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Murray Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
74%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,305 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,643 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$30 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,305
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,643
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Murray Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 4-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Murray High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,946 students.
What is the rank of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District is ranked #4 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray Independent School District?
74% of Murray Independent School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Murray Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,643 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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