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Schools in Mayfield · Mayfield Independent School District, Graves County School District

Mayfield’s public schools outscore 82% of Kentucky districts

Math proficiency in Mayfield’s districts is 45%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Mayfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#45of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 6 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 8 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 4 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.9K
▼ 13% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024 · Graves County
Students per teacher
15.7
KY 15.4
Schools in town
7
4,244 students on the public path
In brief

Mayfield’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 45% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Mayfield Independent spends $13,025 per student and Graves County $12,894, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Northside Baptist Christian School (private) is in town. Gateway Academy High School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Mayfield’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 82% of Kentucky school districts, #45 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (165)Better than 85%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,975 test results and a graduating class of 276 could put Mayfield anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Mayfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,979 in math, 2,972 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mayfield, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC to B+

Mayfield runs its own schools through grade 12 (Mayfield Independent School District). From grade PK, students attend the Graves County School District, shared with Wingo. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Mayfield

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Mayfield Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 2,063 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 17.0 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,025KY $14,752 · FY2024
B
Graves County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 10 schools · 3,906 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$12,894KY $14,752 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Mayfield Independent School District41%
State average 44.7% · 972 students tested
Math · PK–12, Mayfield Independent School District34%
State average 37.8% · 978 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Graves County School District56%
State average 44.7% · 2000 students tested
Math · PK–12, Graves County School District51%
State average 37.8% · 2001 students tested

Mayfield vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Mayfield’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MayfieldA−Mayfield Independent PK–12 · Graves County PK–12

Every school in Mayfield

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Mayfieldby address
Mayfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A−
987 students17:1Rate it →
Graves County Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A
480 students14:1Rate it →
Mayfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B−
559 students17:1Rate it →
Graves County Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A−
556 students17:1Rate it →
Graves County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,145 students17:1Rate it →
Mayfield High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
517 students17:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Mayfieldnot counted as local schools
Gateway Academy High School
High · Grades 7–12
OnlineAlternative Education
48 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Northside Baptist Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
212 students14:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center).

Questions about Mayfield’s schools

Are Mayfield’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Mayfield children attend outscore 82% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #45 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Mayfield in?

Two districts: Mayfield Independent School District runs grades PK–12, and Graves County School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Wingo.

Where do Mayfield kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Graves County High School and Mayfield High School.

What is Mayfield’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Graves County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Mayfield spend per student?

$13,025 in Mayfield Independent School District and $12,894 in Graves County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Mayfield?

Yes: Northside Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 212 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.