Serving 556 students in grades 7-8, Graves County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graves County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mayfield, KY, covering approximately 551.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point reaching 20.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graves County Middle School's student population of 556 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuing Excellence Together
School Rankings
Graves County Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #281 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Graves County Middle School?
556 students attend Graves County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Graves County Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Graves County Middle School part of?
Graves County Middle School is part of Graves County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
the musical activites r taught very well and the students who r nvolved n these r very talented.
5 10/10/2025
School is trash. No recommend. Please send them like to put the bad kids in a dungeon.
1 10/10/2025
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.
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