Top Rankings
Graves County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,977 students in Graves County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Graves County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,977 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Graves County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
22%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
337 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
70 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,287 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
83%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
261 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
206
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
294
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
283
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
315
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,690 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,943
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,690
$13,943
Best Graves County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Symsonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Sedalia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Graves County Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Graves County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Grades: 7-8
| 621 students
Rank: #88.
Wingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
449 Lebanon St
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1010.
Graves County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Graves County School District?
Graves County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,977 students.
What is the rank of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District is ranked #13 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County School District?
83% of Graves County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Graves County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,690 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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