Total enrollment
4,966
+197 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
13 schools in Murray
Kentucky · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Murray's 13 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 4,966 students (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Murray
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County Alternative Program | High | 06-12 | 110 |
| Calloway County Day Treatment | High | 06-12 | 7 |
| Calloway County High School | High | 09-12 | 824 |
| Calloway County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 607 |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 167 |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 310 |
| Murray Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 589 |
| Murray High School | High | 09-12 | 607 |
| Murray Middle School | Middle | 04-08 | 645 |
| Murray Preschool Head Start | Elementary | PK-PK | 105 |
| Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center | High | 08-12 | 0 |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 596 |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 399 |
About Murray
Across Murray, Kentucky, 13 public schools teaches about 4,966 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high.
Average school size in Murray is around 382 students, 18% meaningfully below the Kentucky average of about 467.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Murray has rose 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,769 students to 4,966. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 85% to 79%.
On this page, the community for Murray discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.