Total enrollment
1,057
-29 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Murray County
Minnesota · Public K-12
In Murray County, 6 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 3 elementary and 2 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,057 students.
4-year change in Murray County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Murray County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #14 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,057 | #79 of 80 | #2,716 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #78 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #16 of 80 | #841 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.6% | #46 of 80 | #2,116 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.4% | #64 of 80 | #1,885 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,097
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,057
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,033
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.6%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
572 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
485 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Murray County Central Schools
721 students · 2 districts in Murray County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Murray 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Murray County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- West Elementary· 66.8%
- FULDA ELEMENTARY· 58.3%
- Murray County Central High School· 52.3%
- FULDA SECONDARY· 37.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County Central High School | Slayton | High | 07-12 | 328 | · |
| West Elementary | Slayton | Elementary | 02-06 | 256 | · |
| FULDA ELEMENTARY | Fulda | Elementary | PK-06 | 179 | · |
| FULDA SECONDARY | Fulda | High | 07-12 | 157 | · |
| Murray County Central Elementary | Slayton | Elementary | PK-01 | 137 | · |
| Out-of-State Care and Treatment | Slayton | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Murray County
About Murray County
Across the thinly populated Minnesota county of Murray County of about 8,097 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,057 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,033 a year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%.
For a sense of the school types, Murray County covers 3 elementary schools (572 students), 2 high schools (485), and 1 combined or other schools.
Murray County Central Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 721 students across Murray County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Murray County has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,086 students to 1,057. Over that span, Murray County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5.
On allk12, the community for Murray County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data