Mayfield Independent School District
School District · Mayfield, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Mayfield Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mayfield Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mayfield Middle School
Mayfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mayfield Elementary School
Mayfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mayfield High School
Mayfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#57 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,098
+$112 vs Kentucky median
District size
1,983 students
Typical than Kentucky median
The short answer
Mayfield Independent ranks #57 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Mayfield Independent's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mayfield Middle School (6.9/10), Mayfield Elementary School (6.8/10), and Mayfield High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mayfield Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayfield Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mayfield Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Mayfield High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mayfield Independent
Mayfield Independent is a Mayfield, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,983 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $14,098 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Mayfield Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mayfield Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mayfield Independent students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mayfield Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mayfield Independent with test data.
Schools in Mayfield Independent
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Mayfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mayfield Independent?
Mayfield Independent has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mayfield Independent?
The average composite rating for Mayfield Independent is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mayfield Independent?
Mayfield Independent spends $14,098 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mayfield Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mayfield Independent is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mayfield Independent?
Mayfield Middle School is the highest-rated school in Mayfield Independent with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Mayfield Independent?
Across schools in Mayfield Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mayfield Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Mayfield Independent has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
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Compare Mayfield Independent 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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