Enrollment
1,145
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mayfield, KY
Graves County High School
Federal NCES profile for Graves County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210228001490
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graves County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Graves County High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graves County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graves County High School
Graves County High School is a large high school in Mayfield, Kentucky, enrolling 1,145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mayfield's high schools, it stands alongside Mayfield High School (517 students): Graves County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Graves County also operates Graves County Middle School (556 students) and Graves County Central Elementary (480 students) alongside Graves County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Graves County High School compares
Graves County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Graves County High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graves County, which includes Graves County High School.
$11,663
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.8%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Graves County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graves County Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wingo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graves County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Mayfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,145 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Graves County High School
How many students attend Graves County High School?
Graves County High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mayfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graves County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graves County High School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graves County High School?
48.2% of students at Graves County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graves County High School?
The largest demographic group at Graves County High School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graves County High School?
Graves County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graves County High School rank among public schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Mayfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mayfield on the city page.
Is Graves County High School a good school?
Graves County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Graves County?
Besides Graves County High School, Graves County also operates Graves County Middle School (556 students), Graves County Central Elementary (480 students), and Sedalia Elementary School (376 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.
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