- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210390000995
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mayfield High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210390000995 · Mayfield, KY High · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 16.2:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfield Elementary School (987 students)
Mayfield High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mayfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfield Eleme
Mayfield Elementary School
987 students
- Mayfield Middl
Mayfield Middle School
559 students
- This school
Mayfield High School
517 students
What this shows Mayfield High School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfield High School compares
Mayfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,098
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
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.
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
District finance for Mayfield Independent reports $14,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.