Best Schools in Calloway County, KY
Calloway County, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,009 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Calloway County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calloway County, KY
The top high schools in Calloway County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Calloway County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
3. Calloway County Alternative Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Calloway County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calloway County, KY
The top middle schools in Calloway County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 653 Students
2. Calloway County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calloway County, KY
The top elementary schools in Calloway County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 544 Students
2. Southwest Calloway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
3. North Calloway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students
4. East Calloway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
5. Harmony Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calloway County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calloway County, KY has a total population of 37,103 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calloway County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Calloway County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calloway County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calloway County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Calloway County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calloway County, KY
How many schools are in Calloway County, KY?
Calloway County, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,009 students in total.
How do schools in Calloway County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Calloway County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Calloway County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calloway County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Calloway County, KY
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calloway County
1 places in Calloway County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Murray (10)
School districts (2)
- Calloway County (7 schools)
- Murray Independent (4 schools)