- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mayfield, KY
Graves County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Graves County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210228001436
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graves County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Graves County Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228001436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Graves County Middle School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 210228001436 · Mayfield, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 16.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Graves County High School (1,145 students)
Graves County Middle School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Graves County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graves County
Graves County High School
1,145 students
- This school
Graves County Middle School
556 students
- Graves County
Graves County Central Elementary
480 students
- Sedalia Elemen 376
Sedalia Elementary School
376 students
- Symsonia Eleme 370
Symsonia Elementary School
370 students
- Wingo Elementa 366
Wingo Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Graves County Middle School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graves County Middle School compares
Graves County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Graves County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graves County reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graves County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graves County Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wingo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graves County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graves County Middle School
How many students attend Graves County Middle School?
Graves County Middle School has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graves County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graves County Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graves County Middle School?
50.9% of students at Graves County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graves County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Graves County Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graves County Middle School?
Graves County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graves County Middle School rank among public schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Graves County?
Besides Graves County Middle School, Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students), Graves County Central Elementary (480 students), and Sedalia Elementary School (376 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.