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#609 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 47% in state

Mayfield High School

High School · Mayfield Independent · Mayfield, KY

A Mayfield Independent high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Douthitt St, Mayfield, KY 42066

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$14,098
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Mayfield High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mayfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,098/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mayfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,118

Median home value

$135,100

Median rent

$695/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northside Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.5 mi137Compare →
Gateway Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.6 mi19Compare →
Graves County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.6 mi1,127Compare →
Mayfield Youth Development CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–122.9 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mayfield Independent

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mayfield High School is listed in Mayfield Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mayfield High School

Mayfield High School is a public high school in Mayfield, KY, part of Mayfield Independent, serving approximately 534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mayfield High School

What grades does Mayfield High School serve?

Mayfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mayfield High School?

Mayfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mayfield High School rank in KY?

Mayfield High School ranks #609 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Mayfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mayfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mayfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayfield High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mayfield High School a charter school?

No, Mayfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mayfield High School a Title I school?

No, Mayfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mayfield High School?

69.1% of students at Mayfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Graves County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 42066)
23,635
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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