Calloway County High School vs. Murray High School
Should I attend Calloway County High School or Murray High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Calloway County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Calloway County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Murray High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
863 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#70 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
240
151
Grade 10 Students
218
118
Grade 11 Students
216
111
Grade 12 Students
184
89
Ungraded Students
5
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%