Calloway County Schools & Education
Calloway County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,700
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#7
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calloway County
Measured School Summary
Calloway County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 96.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,700 per pupil, Calloway County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calloway County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,700
$806 above the state average
School coverage
13
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calloway County has 13 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Calloway County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Calloway County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#7
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Calloway County
Elementary to high school visible
3,134 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Murray Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,849 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Calloway County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calloway County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Calloway County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Calloway County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Dual Districts Serve Calloway County
Calloway County supports 13 public schools and nearly 5,000 students across two distinct school districts. The system includes a diverse mix of four elementary, two middle, and five high schools.
Spotlight on Calloway and Murray Schools
The Calloway County district is the largest with 3,134 students, followed by Murray Independent which serves 1,849 students. No charter schools operate in the area, leaving education entirely to these two local districts.
A Blend of Town and Rural Living
Ten of the county's schools are located in town settings, while three remain rural, offering families different campus environments. Enrollment sizes vary widely, from Calloway County High's 856 students down to smaller specialized campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Calloway County
Reported Enrollment
4,983
13 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Calloway County
Calloway County
Murray Independent
13 Public Schools in Calloway County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 856 |
| Calloway County Middle School | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 674 |
| Murray Middle School | Record | Murray Independent | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 4–8 | Middle | 653 |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 573 |
| Murray High School | Record | Murray Independent | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 553 |
| Murray Elementary School | Record | Murray Independent | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 544 |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 445 |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 314 |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | PK | Other | 182 |
| Murray Preschool Head Start | Record | Murray Independent | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | PK | Other | 99 |
| Calloway County Alternative Program | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 86 |
| Calloway County Day Treatment | Record | Calloway County | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 4 |
| Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Murray, 42071Town: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
North Calloway Elementary School
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Rural: Fringe
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Rural: Fringe
East Calloway Elementary School
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Rural: Distant
Calloway County Preschool Center
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Town: Remote
Calloway County Alternative Program
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Town: Remote
Calloway County Day Treatment
Calloway County
Murray, 42071 / Town: Remote
Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center
Kentucky Tech System
Murray, 42071 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,700
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Calloway County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calloway County, Kentucky?
Calloway County supports 13 public schools and nearly 5,000 students across two distinct school districts. The system includes a diverse mix of four elementary, two middle, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Calloway County, Kentucky?
The Calloway County district is the largest with 3,134 students, followed by Murray Independent which serves 1,849 students. No charter schools operate in the area, leaving education entirely to these two local districts.
What is the school experience like in Calloway County?
Ten of the county's schools are located in town settings, while three remain rural, offering families different campus environments. Enrollment sizes vary widely, from Calloway County High's 856 students down to smaller specialized campuses.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.