For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,116 students in Graves County, KY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Graves County, KY are Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County Middle School and Mayfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graves County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Graves County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Graves County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 middle schools in Graves County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Graves County, KY include Mayfield Youth Development Center, Graves County Middle School and Mayfield Middle School. Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Graves County?
5 public middle schools are located in Graves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County?
Graves County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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