Can I use Graves County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Graves County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Graves County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Graves County?

Start with the 14 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Graves County Schools & Education

Name: Graves County, Kentucky Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Graves County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,730

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#41

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Graves County

Measured School Summary

Graves County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.

Funding Context

At $6,730 per pupil, Graves County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Graves County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

14 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

96.3%

2.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,730

$164 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Graves County has 14 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Graves County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Graves County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#41

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Graves County

Elementary to high school visible

3,977 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 3Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Mayfield Independent

Elementary to high school visible

1,947 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Graves County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Graves County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Graves County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Data Story

Graves County Graduation Rate Reaches 96.3 Percent

Education data brief for Graves County, Kentucky.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Graduation rate

Graves County reports a graduation rate of 96.3%, significantly higher than the national average of 87.0% and the Kentucky state average of 93.8%. This metric stands as the most distinctive point for the county, alongside a composite school score of 62.4, which outperforms the state average of 56.7 and the national median of 50.0. These outcomes occur while the county spends $6,730 per pupil, which is approximately half the national spending average of $13,000. The county's 5,924 students are divided between the Graves County district and the Mayfield Independent district. The Graves County district is the larger entity, operating 10 schools, including Graves County High School, the largest in the area with 1,096 students. The directory data shows a predominantly rural school mix, with nine of the 14 public schools situated in rural locales. There are no charter schools present in the county. Visit the NCES website to compare district graduation data.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Graves County

Reported Enrollment

5,924

14 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle2

High5

Other0

2 School Districts in Graves County

Graves County

Mayfield Independent

3 schools

1,947 students

14 Public Schools in Graves County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Graves County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Graves County High School	Profile	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Town: Remote	9–12	High	1,096
Mayfield Elementary School	Record	Mayfield Independent	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	874
Graves County Middle School	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	621
Mayfield High School	Record	Mayfield Independent	Mayfield, 42066Town: Remote	9–12	High	537
Mayfield Middle School	Record	Mayfield Independent	Mayfield, 42066Town: Remote	5–8	Middle	536
Graves County Central Elementary	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	484
Wingo Elementary School	Record	Graves County	Wingo, 42088Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	428
Symsonia Elementary School	Record	Graves County	Symsonia, 42082Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	369
Sedalia Elementary School	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	364
Fancy Farm Elementary School	Record	Graves County	Fancy Farm, 42039Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	309
Farmington Elementary School	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	266
Gateway Academy High School	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Town: Remote	7–12	Virtual	27
Mayfield Youth Development Center	Record	Graves County	Mayfield, 42066Rural: Fringe	6–12	Alternative	13
Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center	Record	Kentucky Tech System	Mayfield, 42066Town: Remote	8–12	Vocational	0

Graves County High School

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,096 students

Mayfield Elementary School

Mayfield Independent

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary874 students

Graves County Middle School

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle621 students

Mayfield High School

Mayfield Independent

Mayfield, 42066 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High537 students

Mayfield Middle School

Mayfield Independent

Mayfield, 42066 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle536 students

Graves County Central Elementary

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary484 students

Wingo Elementary School

Graves County

Wingo, 42088 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary428 students

Symsonia Elementary School

Graves County

Symsonia, 42082 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary369 students

Sedalia Elementary School

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary364 students

Fancy Farm Elementary School

Graves County

Fancy Farm, 42039 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary309 students

Farmington Elementary School

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary266 students

Gateway Academy High School

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Virtual27 students

Mayfield Youth Development Center

Graves County

Mayfield, 42066 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative13 students

Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center

Kentucky Tech System

Mayfield, 42066 / Town: Remote

Record8–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,730

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?

Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?

Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Graves County?

Graves County has a school score of 62/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Graves County?

The high school graduation rate in Graves County is 96.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Graves County spend per student?

Graves County spends $6,730 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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