For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Mayfield, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Mayfield, 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.
Mayfield, 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 Mayfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mayfield, 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Mayfield, KY (2025)
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 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 1,127 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Mayfield, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 S Hamilton St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
914 East College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5916
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Minority enrollment: 37%
416 Central Ave
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5524
Gr: 1-3 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1201 W Broadway
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5588
Gr: 4-5 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mayfield, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Mayfield, KY include Mayfield Youth Development Center, Mayfield High School and Graves County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mayfield?
5 public high schools are located in Mayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield?
Mayfield public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mayfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mayfield include: Mayfield High School vs. Graves County High School, Graves County High School vs. Mayfield High School
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