For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,538 students in Calloway County, KY. The top-ranked public high schools in Calloway County, KY are Murray High School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calloway County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Calloway County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Calloway County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murray High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calloway County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Calloway County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2108 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7375
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Murray/calloway County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
126 Robertson Rd. North
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calloway County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calloway County, KY include Murray High School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County High School. Calloway County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Calloway County?
5 public high schools are located in Calloway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calloway County?
Calloway County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Calloway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calloway County include: Murray High School vs. Calloway County High School, Calloway County High School vs. Murray High School
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