Middle Schools in Graves County

Summary:

Graves County, Kentucky is home to a single standout middle school, Graves County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked in the top 22% of Kentucky middle schools over the past three years, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and placing its district, Graves County, among the top 11 out of 157 districts statewide.

Graves County Middle School excels academically, with 63% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better in reading compared to the state average of 48%. The school also outperforms state averages in math, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. However, the school faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25% and a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these obstacles, Graves County Middle School continues to provide a quality education, spending $12,181 per student and maintaining a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 16.5. As the only middle school in the county, it is a standout institution in the region, and its performance will be important to monitor over time to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all its students.

District Detail

2290 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066

(270) 328-2656

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,906

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)		KSA Reading (2025)		KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Graves County Middle School	Public	7-8	625 Jimtown Rd	Mayfield	42066	Graves County	Graves County	No	No	No	No	(270) 328-4890	556	32	17.3	52.2%	465 (83.6%)	12 (2.2%)	40 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	72.1	70^th of 320 public middle schools	78.1%		73.3	62^nd of 324 public middle schools	80.9%	8	50.0	48.0	63.0	53.0	32.0	67.0	50.0	57.0	$12,181	$485	$779	$1,264	$9,062	$1,854	$10,917

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Scott County	0 mi	17	73^rd
Fayette County	3.23 mi	83	74^th
Franklin County	6.5 mi	16	93^rd
Woodford County	7.49 mi	8	24^th
Bourbon County	15.5 mi	6	122^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.