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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,998 students in Mayfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mayfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,998 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Mayfield Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
676 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
8%
# Black Students
254 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
854 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
43%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
152
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
4
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,469 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,347
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,469
$14,055
Best Mayfield Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayfield Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Mayfield Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Grades: 5-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Mayfield High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,998 students.
What is the rank of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District is ranked #77 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
43% of Mayfield Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $15,469 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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