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Murray High School

1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
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Top 20%
Murray State University is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, in the Southern United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.
Serving 586 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 16:1 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 28% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Murray High School's student population of 586 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Murray High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#189 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
38%
50-54%
45%
35-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murray High School's ranking?
Murray High School is ranked #189 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Murray High School often compared to?
Murray High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calloway County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murray High School?
The graduation rate of Murray High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Murray High School?
586 students attend Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Murray High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray High School?
Murray High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murray High School offer ?
Murray High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Murray High School part of?
Murray High School is part of Murray Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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