For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,169 students in Mayfield, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mayfield, KY are Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County Middle School and Mayfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayfield, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mayfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mayfield, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Mayfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 S Hamilton St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
914 East College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Minority enrollment: 37%
416 Central Ave
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Gr: 1-3 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1201 W Broadway
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Gr: 4-5 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mayfield, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mayfield, KY include Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County Middle School and Mayfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mayfield?
5 public middle schools are located in Mayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield?
Mayfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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