Top Rankings
Mayfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,983 students in Mayfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mayfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,983 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mayfield Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
721 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
10%
# Black Students
231 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
812 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
41%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
162
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,448
$14,242
Spending / Student
$15,586
$13,981
Best Mayfield Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Grades: 5-8
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,983 students.
What is the rank of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District is ranked #99 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield Independent School District?
41% of Mayfield Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mayfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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