Best High Schools in Murray, KY

Murray, KY has 6 high schools with 2,595 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Murray score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Murray don't meet expectations.

1. Murray High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Murray Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students

2. Calloway County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students

3. Graves County High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students

4. Calloway County Alternative Program

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 86 Students

5. Calloway County Day Treatment

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 4 Students

Best Middle Schools in Murray, KY

Murray, KY has 3 middle schools with 1,948 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Murray score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Murray exceed expectations.

1. Murray Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Murray Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 653 Students

2. Calloway County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

3. Graves County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 621 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Murray, KY

Murray, KY has 9 elementary schools with 2,813 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Murray score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Murray exceed expectations.

1. Southwest Calloway Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students

2. Murray Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Murray Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 544 Students

3. Sedalia Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students

4. Farmington Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students

5. North Calloway Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students

6. East Calloway Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

7. Harmony Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harmony Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Murray, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Murray, KY has a total population of 27,467 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Murray, KY

7,356

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Murray, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murray, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murray, KY.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,861 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Murray, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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