Graves County High School vs. Mayfield High School
Should you attend Graves County High School or Mayfield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Graves County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Mayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Graves County High School ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Serving 537 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 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,096 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#543 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
306
144
Grade 10 Students
296
136
Grade 11 Students
235
137
Grade 12 Students
254
120
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
83%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
