Enrollment
517
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mayfield, KY
Mayfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210390000995
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Mayfield Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210390000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayfield High School
Mayfield High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Mayfield, Kentucky, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 517 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% 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 Graves County High School (1,145 students): Mayfield High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 17.9:1).
Mayfield Independent also operates Mayfield Elementary School (987 students) and Mayfield Middle School (559 students) alongside Mayfield 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 Mayfield High School compares
Mayfield 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,615
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
White 37.7%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Mayfield High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield Independent, which includes Mayfield High School.
$12,615
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 Mayfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~517 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield High School
How many students attend Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has 517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mayfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfield High School?
60.3% of students at Mayfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mayfield High School rank among public schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield High School ranks #10 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 Mayfield High School a good school?
Mayfield High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Mayfield Independent?
Besides Mayfield High School, Mayfield Independent also operates Mayfield Elementary School (987 students) and Mayfield Middle School (559 students). See the Mayfield Independent district page for the complete list.
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