Mayfield High School is a public secondary school in Mayfield, Kentucky, and is the only high school of the Mayfield Independent School District.
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Mayfield High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Mayfield High School's student population of 534 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayfield High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
10%
Black
15%
11%
White
40%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayfield High School's ranking?
Mayfield High School is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mayfield High School often compared to?
Mayfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graves County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Mayfield High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mayfield High School?
534 students attend Mayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mayfield High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mayfield High School offer ?
Mayfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mayfield High School part of?
Mayfield High School is part of Mayfield Independent School District.
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