Murray High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1800 Sycamore St, Murray, KY

Murray Independent Schools

4.2

1.5

553 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Teresa Speed

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1020

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
58%

Average GPA
3.57

Graduation Rate
98.5%

B+

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

A-

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

B+

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.57	Reading Proficiency 58%
Math Proficiency 70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 41	Full Time Teachers 40
Part Time Teachers 1	Teachers in First or Second Year 2.5%

College Prep

Average SAT 1020 Math 510 Verbal 500	Average ACT 26 Math 25 English 27 Reading 27 Science 25
Number of AP Courses 16	AP Pass Rate 71.3%
AP Math Enrollment Very High	AP Science Enrollment Very High
Other AP Enrollment Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

240:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.1%	Female 45.9%
White 74.4%	Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%	Two or more races 8.1%
Black 6.7%	Hispanic 6.7%
Asian 4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Murray State University 254 Students

University of Kentucky 135 Students

University of Louisville 70 Students

Western Kentucky University 69 Students

Transylvania University 31 Students

Centre College 29 Students

West Kentucky Community & Technical College 23 Students

Vanderbilt University 22 Students

Morehead State University 21 Students

Eastern Kentucky University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 48 Students

Psychology 31 Students

Nursing 23 Students

Biology 18 Students

Marketing 13 Students

Finance 13 Students

History 13 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students

Chemistry 12 Students

Pre-Law Studies 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

12/7/2025

Murray High is the "city" school and Calloway County High is the "county" school in this area. Murray High is smaller. My son's graduating class will have 150 students. It's a rural area and many more students from Murray go to college than from Calloway. Murray High has small student-teacher ratios and the standard of excellence is high. There isn't a lot of diversity because we're in rural western KY. The marching band is incredible and goes to State every year. The speech team is great too.

5.0 Alum

6/20/2022

I had a wonderful experience at MHS. It was an incredible environment with wonderful teachers, students, and administrators. It was a rigorous environment that pushed all students to be their best.

5.0 Senior

2/4/2021

Overall my experience at Murray was great. I loved all the teachers, and I always felt like the staff was doing their best to help all the students.

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2.0 parent

5/26/2019

Not good, especially 12th grade. What they teach and give for classwork/homework is not for EVERYONE. Every kid learns different...

1.0 other

7/25/2017

I cried every single day on the way to school and begged my mom to let me stay home. I was so miserable. Two students stole my jacket and threw it in a trashcan. The same students stole and hid my phone right before we went on an overnight, weekend long field trip, so I didn't have it the whole time...

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$200K - $270K Price Range

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List Price Range

$135K - $817K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$267,460

Median Lot Size

15,245 Sq Ft

% Renters

40%

Average Household Income

$71,659

% of College Grads

33.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,017 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$25,000

Land
7,840 Sq Ft Lot

521 S 4th St

Great R-5 Residential Development Opportunity in Murray! Located on a highly visible location on S 4th Street, this property features a great building location with all city utilities available. Property includes Lots 19 & 20 on recorded plat and measure approximately 70' x105'.

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Kopperud Realty

(270) 494-2431

$173,900

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,226 Sq Ft

1003 Main St

Absolutely adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home centrally located on Main St in Murray! This home has so many recent updates including newer roof shingles, vinyl siding, central heating & air unit, vinyl replacement windows, breaker box, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors.With over 1,225 sq f...

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Kopperud Realty

(270) 770-4389

$755,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
6,168 Sq Ft

1609 Greenbriar Rd

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(270) 747-8416

$239,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft

1900 Gatesborough Cir
New 18 days ago

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$450,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,237 Sq Ft

1007 Poplar St

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(270) 355-7404

$950,000

Land
2.86 Acres Lot

000 N 12th St

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Stedelin Real Estate LLC

(270) 633-9859

$339,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,073 Sq Ft

802 N 19th St
New 17 days ago

This renovation was extensive—the home was taken down to the studs, with all-new plumbing and electrical, along with new roof trusses installed to create a new roofline and an impressive open floor plan. The spacious main suite offers separate sleeping and sitting areas, providing flexibility for a ...

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(270) 743-9173

$179,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,706 Sq Ft

418 S 8th St
New 20 days ago

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$749,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,738 Sq Ft

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$210,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,668 Sq Ft

1502 Story Ave

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$595,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft

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$150,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,094 Sq Ft

506 S 7th St
New 3 days ago

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Homes for Rent

$650 - $800 per month

Bee Creek Crossing (Senior Apartments 55+)
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
680+ Sq Ft

1745 Brooklyn Dr
Murray, KY

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$1,100 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

907 Story Ave
Unit 907 Story Avenue
Murray, KY

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$1,995 per month

Condo for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft

401 N 5th St
Unit 401 N 5th St
Murray, KY

Charming rental with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a HUGE walk-in closet connected to the master, a newly remodeled kitchen with modern appliances, large office space, two living areas, and a back yard. This unit offers in-unit laundry (washer/dryer), a dishwasher, a gas stove, and heating & ...

$1,300 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
975 Sq Ft

1701 Bourland Ln
Unit C
Murray, KY

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$1,100 per month

House for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

913 Story Ave
Murray, KY

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$1,250 per month

House for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath

417 S 8th St
Murray, KY

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$1,025 per month

1802 1/2 Monroe Street
2 Beds
1 Bath

1802 1/2 Monroe Ave
Unit 1802 1/2 Monroe Street -A
Murray, KY

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,083 Sq Ft

904 Southwood Dr
Unit 904 Southwood Drive A
Murray, KY

Discover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse in Murray, KY. The layout offers large bedrooms and comfortable living spaces, with an included washer and dryer for convenience. Step outside to the back porch and enjoy the maintained yard—lawn care is included. Practical features and tho...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

1614 Wiswell Rd W
Unit B
Murray, KY

Welcome to this all-inclusive, two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit in Murray, KY, where convenience and comfort meet.This apartment is ideally located close to campus, making it a perfect choice for those who value proximity to educational facilities. The off-the-street parking ensures your vehic...

$1,198 per month

Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft

1607 Bourland Ln
Murray, KY

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$1,600 per month

House for Rent
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft

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Murray, KY

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$1,400 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
950 Sq Ft

2205 Opportunity Dr
Unit C
Murray, KY

Freshly renovated 2 bedroom / 2 bath apartment in popular neighborhood. Renovation includes new stove, fresh paint, all new light fixtures, and more. Washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator & stove furnished. Rent includes lawncare, electric, water, sewer, trash, & Internet. Pictures are...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center

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Calloway County High School

9th to 12th
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Kentucky Calloway County Murray 42071

Murray High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Murray, KY, in the Murray neighborhood, and is served by the Murray Independent Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 553 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Murray High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 98.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $267,460. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center, Calloway County High School, Calloway County Day Treatment, and more. Learn more about what Murray has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murray High School.

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