Mayfield High School vs. Graves County High School
Should I attend Mayfield High School or Graves County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Diversity
Graves County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Mayfield High School serves 506 students in grades 9-12.
Mayfield High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Graves County High School serves 1,113 students in grades 9-12.
Graves County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
506 students
1,113 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#497 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
140
298
Grade 10 Students
137
260
Grade 11 Students
121
273
Grade 12 Students
106
277
Ungraded Students
2
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
32%
7%
% Black
15%
1%
% White
43%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
