Graves County Middle School

625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 613 students in grades 7-8, Graves County Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Graves County Middle School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Graves County Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graves County Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#230 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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37%
30%
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52%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
84%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graves County Middle School's ranking?
Graves County Middle School is ranked #230 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Graves County Middle School?
613 students attend Graves County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Graves County Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graves County Middle School?
Graves County Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graves County Middle School offer ?
Graves County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graves County Middle School part of?
Graves County Middle School is part of Graves County School District.

School Reviews

1   2/24/2021
I am very unhappy with this school. Their is very poor school-parent communication; the teachers have no control in the classrooms; the schedules are a mess; even the sports teams'' coaches are ridiculously bias. My son is very smart & in algebra for 8th grade but they also gave him regular math; so everything he learns in algebra, he learns 2 months later in regular math. It is the most asinine setup. He consistently comes home & tells us how terrible the kids in his class behave. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone....you're best to move to a different district.
- Posted by Parent - Upset parent
5   2/11/2020
School is trash. No recommend. Please send them like to put the bad kids in a dungeon.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yyett
5   8/20/2012
the musical activites r taught very well and the students who r nvolved n these r very talented.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - d1dou

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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