Calloway County High School vs. Murray High School
Should you attend Calloway County High School or Murray High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Calloway County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 607 students in grades 9-12, Murray High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
824 students
607 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#189 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
225
156
Grade 10 Students
231
151
Grade 11 Students
175
160
Grade 12 Students
190
138
Ungraded Students
3
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
84%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%