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Murray Independent School District

208 S 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Murray Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,912 students in Murray Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Murray Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,912 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Murray Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#5 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
66%
38%
64%
45%
39%
22%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
74%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,355 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,806
$14,250
Spending / Student
$13,355
$13,989

Best Murray Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Gr: PK-3 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Gr: 4-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Murray High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,912 students.
What is the rank of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District is ranked #4 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray Independent School District?
74% of Murray Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Murray Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,355 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,912 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 39% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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