For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,668 students in Graves County, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY are Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County High School and Gateway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graves County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Graves County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Graves County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graves County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Graves County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Graves County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway 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
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mayfield/graves County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
710 Douthitt Street
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4710
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4710
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Graves County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Hamilton St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
914 East College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
416 Central Ave
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Grades: 1-3
| 379 students
6775 State Route 440
Lowes, KY 42061
(270) 674-4840
Lowes, KY 42061
(270) 674-4840
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
3233 Shaw Rd
Melber, KY 42069
(270) 674-6065
Melber, KY 42069
(270) 674-6065
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
1201 W Broadway
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Grades: 4-5
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY include Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County High School and Gateway High School. Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Graves County, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Graves County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County, KY?
Graves County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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