Top Rankings
Graves County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,888 students in Graves County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Graves County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,888 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Graves County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
22%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
83%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,958 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,239
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,958
$13,981
Best Graves County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Symsonia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Graves County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Wingo Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
449 Lebanon St
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1010.
Graves County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Graves County School District?
Graves County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,888 students.
What is the rank of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District is ranked #13 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County School District?
83% of Graves County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Graves County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,958 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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