- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murray, KY
Murray High School
Federal NCES profile for Murray High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210438001086
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Murray Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210438001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Murray High School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 210438001086 · Murray, KY High · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 16.4:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Middle School (645 students)
Murray High School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Murray High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle School
645 students
- This school
Murray High School
607 students
- Murray Element
Murray Elementary School
589 students
- Murray Prescho 105
Murray Preschool Head Start
105 students
What this shows Murray High School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray High School compares
Murray High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Murray High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray Independent reports $15,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Preschool Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray High School
How many students attend Murray High School?
Murray High School has 607 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray High School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray High School?
43.9% of students at Murray High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray High School?
The largest demographic group at Murray High School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray High School?
Murray High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Murray High School rank among public schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray High School ranks #6 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 Murray Independent?
Besides Murray High School, Murray Independent also operates Murray Middle School (645 students), Murray Elementary School (589 students), and Murray Preschool Head Start (105 students). See the Murray Independent district page for the complete list.