Murray Independent School District

Murray Independent School District is a school district in the U.S. city of Murray, Kentucky. The word "Independent" denotes that it is separate from any district operated by a county—in this case, Calloway County, of which Murray is the largest city and county seat. It enrolls students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

Murray Independent School District
Location
Murray, Kentucky 42071
United States
District information
TypePublic
Established1872
SuperintendentCoy Samons
BudgetUSD
Students and staff
Students~1,450
Teachers~125
Other information
Websitewww.murray.kyschools.us

Schools
  • Murray High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Murray Middle School (Grades 4-8)
  • Murray Elementary School (Grades K-3)

Murray High School

Murray High School is located at Sycamore and Doran Road in Murray, KY. It is organized by department, and school days are structured into seven periods. In each department there may be integrated, accelerated, and advanced placement classes. There are a variety of extracurricular activities, and participation is encouraged.

Students are required to earn a minimum of 22 credits for graduation. These must include four credits of English, four credits of mathematics (including algebra and geometry), three credits of science, three credits of history, one credit of physical education, and one credit of visual/performing arts. Students can elect to earn the Kentucky Commonwealth Diploma, which is a more comprehensive diploma as it requires the student to take four classes for college credit (AP classes).

Murray Middle School

Murray Middle School is located in the 801 block of Main Street which is where the original building of the district was located.[1]

Murray Elementary School

Murray Elementary School is located 111 Broach Street in Murray KY.

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References
  1. Kentucky, a History of the State, Part II, J.H.Battle, W.H.Perrin, and G.C. Kniffin; F.A. Battey Publishing Co., Louisville, Chicago


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