Mayfield Independent School District

914 E College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mayfield Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayfield Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayfield Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mayfield Independent  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,347
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,469
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Mayfield Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Grades: 5-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Mayfield High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Douthitt St
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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