For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,415 students in 42071, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42071, KY are Murray Middle School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42071 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42071, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42071, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Gr: 4-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Calloway County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Murray/calloway County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
126 Robertson Rd. North
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-1870
Gr: 8-12
42071, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 38%
227 North Lp Miller St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42071, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42071, KY include Murray Middle School, Calloway County Day Treatment and Calloway County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42071?
5 public middle schools are located in 42071.
What is the racial composition of students in 42071?
42071 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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