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Calloway County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Within Calloway County, Kentucky, families have 13 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 4,966 K-12 students. Calloway County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Calloway County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,966
+197 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School 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
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
4,966
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,706
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
6
2,166 students
Middle
2
1,252 students
High
5
1,548 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Calloway County Public Schools
3,020 students · 3 districts in Calloway County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Calloway County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
88%
Hispanic
4%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
9%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
36
18.2% under 18

Test scores in Calloway County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 8 schools in Calloway County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Calloway County High SchoolMurrayHigh09-12824·
Murray Middle SchoolMurrayMiddle04-08645·
Calloway County Middle SchoolMurrayMiddle06-08607·
Murray High SchoolMurrayHigh09-12607·
North Calloway Elementary SchoolMurrayElementaryKG-05596·
Murray Elementary SchoolMurrayElementaryPK-03589·
Southwest Calloway Elementary SchoolMurrayElementaryKG-05399·
East Calloway Elementary SchoolMurrayElementaryKG-05310·
Calloway County Preschool CenterMurrayElementaryPK-PK167·
Calloway County Alternative ProgramMurrayHigh06-12110·
Murray Preschool Head StartMurrayElementaryPK-PK105·
Calloway County Day TreatmentMurrayHigh06-127·
Murray/Calloway County Area Tech CenterMurrayHigh08-120·

Cities in Calloway County

Murray13 schools

About Calloway County

Calloway County is a small Kentucky county of about 38,224 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 4,966 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,706, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 7% below the Kentucky median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Calloway County covers 6 elementary schools (2,166 students), 2 middle schools (1,252), and 5 high schools (1,548).

The largest single district in Calloway County is Calloway County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,020 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,966 students, expanded 4% from the 4,769 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 79% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calloway County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Calloway County?
Calloway County, Kentucky has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,966 students.
How many high schools are in Calloway County?
Calloway County, Kentucky has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,548 students.
How many middle schools are in Calloway County?
Calloway County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,252 students.
How many elementary schools are in Calloway County?
Calloway County, Kentucky has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,166 students.
What is the largest school district in Calloway County?
Calloway County Public Schools is the largest school district in Calloway County, serving approximately 3,020 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Calloway County?
Calloway County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 38,224, with a median age of 36. About 18.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Calloway County?
Median household income in Calloway County is $52,706, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Calloway County?
Approximately 31.2% of adults 25 and older in Calloway County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Calloway County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.0% of students in Calloway County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calloway County schools?
Across Calloway County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.9 to 1.

Calloway County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data