For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,962 students in Mayfield, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 199 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mayfield, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mayfield, KY are Farmington Elementary School, Sedalia Elementary School and Mayfield Youth Development Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayfield, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mayfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mayfield, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Graves County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Graves County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mayfield, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mayfield, KY include Farmington Elementary School, Sedalia Elementary School and Mayfield Youth Development Center.
How many public schools are located in Mayfield?
11 public schools are located in Mayfield.
What percentage of students in Mayfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mayfield are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield?
Mayfield public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mayfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mayfield include: Mayfield High School vs. Graves County High School, Graves County High School vs. Mayfield High School, Graves County Central Elementary School vs. Mayfield Elementary School
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