The Murray Independent School System proudly proclaims “a tradition of excellence,” extending back over a hundred years. The school district has been recognized repeatedly for academic excellence and for its positive learning environment.

With only three schools, the Murray school system is a small one, a fact which contributes immeasurably to the education it is able to provide. It also benefits from its location in an education-minded community that has always been supportive of its schools.

Located in western Kentucky, Calloway County Schools provide excellent opportunities for our students to pursue a variety of academic and extracurricular activities designed to prepare them for the 21st Century. Beginning with a full day kindergarten program, the three elementary schools (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) offer high quality curriculum designed to challenge every student from the gifted/talented to special needs learner. Each school features instruction in art and music, a library/media center, and a gymnasium for physical education. Calloway County Schools also offer over 30 extracurricular academic and athletic programs. The District has roughly 500 full-time employees and serves around 3,200 students in preschool through high school. The annual budget is approximately 30 million dollars a year.