- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murray, KY
Calloway County High School
Federal NCES profile for Calloway County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210087000171
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calloway County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Calloway County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Calloway County High School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210087000171 · Murray, KY High · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 16.2:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County Middle School (607 students)
Calloway County High School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Calloway County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calloway County High School
824 students
- Calloway Count
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- North Calloway
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- Southwest Call
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- East Calloway 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- Calloway Count 167
Calloway County Preschool Center
167 students
What this shows Calloway County High School reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calloway County High School compares
Calloway County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Calloway County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calloway County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calloway County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Murray
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calloway County High School
How many students attend Calloway County High School?
Calloway County High School has 824 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calloway County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calloway County High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calloway County High School?
47.9% of students at Calloway County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calloway County High School?
The largest demographic group at Calloway County High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calloway County High School?
Calloway County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calloway County High School rank among public schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Calloway County?
Besides Calloway County High School, Calloway County also operates Calloway County Middle School (607 students), North Calloway Elementary School (596 students), and Southwest Calloway Elementary School (399 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.