Graves County School District
School District · Mayfield, Kentucky
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,902
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,902
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Graves County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Graves County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Farmington Elementary School
Mayfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wingo Elementary School
Wingo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
Fancy Farm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#4 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,902
$1,084 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,888 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Graves County ranks #4 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Graves County's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farmington Elementary School (9.5/10), Wingo Elementary School (9.3/10), and Fancy Farm Elementary School (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Graves County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Graves County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Wingo Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Fancy Farm Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Graves County Central Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Symsonia Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Sedalia Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Graves County Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Graves County High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Graves County
Graves County is a Mayfield, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,888 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,902 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Graves County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farmington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Graves County students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Graves County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Graves County with test data.
Schools in Graves County
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Mayfield
- Total Enrollment
- 3,888
- Teachers (FTE)
- 256
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Graves County?
Graves County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Graves County?
The average composite rating for Graves County is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Graves County?
Graves County spends $12,902 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Graves County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Graves County is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Graves County?
Farmington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Graves County with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Graves County?
Across schools in Graves County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Graves County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Graves County has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.2%
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Compare Graves County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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