For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,405 students in Murray, KY. The top ranked public middle schools in Murray, KY are Murray Middle School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Murray have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murray, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
Murray, Kentucky 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 middle schools in Murray, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Murray, KY include Murray Middle School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County Middle School. Murray has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Murray, KY?
5 public middle schools are located in Murray, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray, KY?
Murray, KY public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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