Mayfield High School vs. Graves County High School
Should you attend Mayfield High School or Graves County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Graves County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Mayfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Graves County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
537 students
1,096 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#679 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
16%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
144
306
Grade 10 Students
136
296
Grade 11 Students
137
235
Grade 12 Students
120
254
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
35%
9%
% Black
14%
1%
% White
41%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
