Enrollment
824
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210087000171
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calloway County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calloway County High School
Calloway County High School is a large high school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 824 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 824 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 824 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Murray's high schools, it stands alongside Murray High School (607 students): Calloway County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Calloway County also operates Calloway County Middle School (607 students) and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students) alongside Calloway County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calloway County High School compares
Calloway County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calloway County, which includes Calloway County High School.
$11,991
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 45.6%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~824 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Calloway County High School a good school?
Calloway County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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