Best Schools in Graves County, KY
Graves County, KY has 16 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,631 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Graves County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Graves County, KY
The top high schools in Graves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayfield Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
2. Graves County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
3. Gateway Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 27 Students
4. Mayfield Youth Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in Graves County, KY
The top middle schools in Graves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Graves County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Mayfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayfield Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Graves County, KY
The top elementary schools in Graves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
2. Lone Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 520 Students
3. Graves County Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
4. Symsonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students
5. Wingo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
6. Fancy Farm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
7. Sedalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students
8. Mayfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayfield Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 874 Students
9. Hickory Amish Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Amish Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Graves County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Graves County, KY has a total population of 36,649 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Graves County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Graves County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Graves County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Graves County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Graves County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Graves County, KY
How many schools are in Graves County, KY?
Graves County, KY has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,631 students in total.
How do schools in Graves County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Graves County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Graves County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Graves County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Graves County
4 places in Graves County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Mayfield (9)
- Fancy Farm (1)
- Symsonia (1)
- Wingo (1)
School districts (2)
- Graves County (9 schools)
- Mayfield Independent (3 schools)