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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.

7-year change in Murray County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,057
-11 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 91%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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
White
90%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Murray County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Murray County Central High SchoolSlaytonHigh07-12328·
West ElementarySlaytonElementary02-06256·
FULDA ELEMENTARYFuldaElementaryPK-06179·
FULDA SECONDARYFuldaHigh07-12157·
Murray County Central ElementarySlaytonElementaryPK-01137·
Out-of-State Care and TreatmentSlaytonCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Murray County

Slayton4 schoolsFulda2 schools

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 held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,068 students to 1,057. Over that span, Murray County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 91% to 85%.

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

How many public schools are in Murray County?
Murray County, Minnesota has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,057 students.
How many high schools are in Murray County?
Murray County, Minnesota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 485 students.
How many elementary schools are in Murray County?
Murray County, Minnesota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 572 students.
What is the largest school district in Murray County?
Murray County Central Schools is the largest school district in Murray County, serving approximately 721 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Murray County?
Murray County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 8,097, with a median age of 47. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Murray County?
Median household income in Murray County is $74,033, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Murray County?
Approximately 23.5% of adults 25 and older in Murray County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Murray County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.6% of students in Murray County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Murray County schools?
Across Murray County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Murray County?
Murray County residents are approximately 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data