Graves County Middle School serves 600 students in grades 7-8.
Graves County Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Graves County Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Graves County Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Middle School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
9%
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
83%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
600 students attend Graves County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Graves County Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Middle School?
Graves County Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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.
5 2/11/2020
School is trash. No recommend. Please send them like to put the bad kids in a dungeon.
5 8/20/2012
the musical activites r taught very well and the students who r nvolved n these r very talented.
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