Serving 586 students in grades 9-12, Murray 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 45-49% (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 Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Murray High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 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.
Murray High School is ranked #269 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
45-49% 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 90-94%, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
