For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,548 students in 42071, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 42071, KY are Murray High School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 42071 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42071, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42071 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murray High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42071, KY Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
Gr: 8-12
42071, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 38%
227 North Lp Miller St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 42071, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 42071, KY include Murray High School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42071?
5 public high schools are located in 42071.
What is the racial composition of students in 42071?
42071 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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