Calloway County School District
School District · Murray, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Calloway County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calloway County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calloway County Middle School
Murray · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#59 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,190
$796 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,091 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Calloway County ranks #59 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Calloway County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwest Calloway Elementary School (8.4/10), North Calloway Elementary School (7.8/10), and Calloway County Middle School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Calloway County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Calloway Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | North Calloway Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Calloway County Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | East Calloway Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Calloway County High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Calloway County Alternative Program | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calloway County
Calloway County is a Murray, Kentucky school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,091 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $13,190 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Calloway County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest Calloway Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Calloway County students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Calloway County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calloway County with test data.
Schools in Calloway County
8 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Murray
- Total Enrollment
- 3,091
- Teachers (FTE)
- 195
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calloway County?
Calloway County has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calloway County?
The average composite rating for Calloway County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calloway County?
Calloway County spends $13,190 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calloway County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calloway County is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calloway County?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Calloway County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Calloway County?
Across schools in Calloway County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calloway County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Calloway County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
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Compare Calloway County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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