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#709 of 1,284 schools in KY
Calloway County High School
High School · Calloway County · Murray, KY
A high school in Murray, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
2108 College Farm Rd, Murray, KY 42071
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calloway County High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calloway County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,976
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Calloway County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Murray High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Calloway County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calloway County High School is listed in Calloway County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calloway County High School
Calloway County High School is a public high school in Murray, KY, part of Calloway County, serving approximately 843 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calloway County High School
What grades does Calloway County High School serve?
Calloway County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Calloway County High School?
Calloway County High School has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calloway County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calloway County High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calloway County High School rank in KY?
Calloway County High School ranks #709 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Calloway County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calloway County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calloway County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calloway County High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Calloway County High School a charter school?
No, Calloway County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calloway County High School a Title I school?
No, Calloway County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calloway County High School?
51.5% of students at Calloway County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calloway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (270) 762-7375
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42071)
- 30,750
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42071; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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