For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Graves County, KY. The top-ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY are Mayfield Youth Development Center, Mayfield High School and Graves County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graves County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Graves County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Graves County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graves County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Graves County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Graves County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Mayfield/graves County Area Tech Center
Vocational School
710 Douthitt Street
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4710
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4710
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Graves County, KY include Mayfield Youth Development Center, Mayfield High School and Graves County High School. Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Graves County?
5 public high schools are located in Graves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County?
Graves County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Graves County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Graves County include: Mayfield High School vs. Graves County High School, Graves County High School vs. Mayfield High School
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