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Graves County High School

1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066

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Tel: (270) 328-6242

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Graves County High School serves 1,113 students in grades 9-12.

Graves County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graves County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Graves County High School's student population of 1,113 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,113 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Graves County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Graves County High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#497 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Graves County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Graves County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Graves County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Graves County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

88%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Graves County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Graves County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

96%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Graves County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Graves County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Graves County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graves County High School's ranking?

Graves County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Graves County High School often compared to?

Graves County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Graves County High School?

The graduation rate of Graves County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Graves County High School?

1,113 students attend Graves County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Graves County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Graves County High School?

Graves County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Graves County High School offer ?

Graves County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Graves County High School part of?

Graves County High School is part of Graves County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education