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Best Graves County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,871 students in Graves County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Graves County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top-ranked public schools in Graves County, KY are Farmington Elementary School, Fancy Farm Elementary School and Symsonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graves County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Graves County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Graves County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Symsonia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Graves County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Wingo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
449 Lebanon St
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Graves County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W College St
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
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Graves County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Graves County, KY include Farmington Elementary School, Fancy Farm Elementary School and Symsonia Elementary School. Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Graves County?
14 public schools are located in Graves County.
What percentage of students in Graves County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Graves County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County?
Graves County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Graves County are often viewed compared to one another?

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