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Graves County Middle School

625 Jimtown Rd, Mayfield, KY 42066Graves County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
621
Students
Total enrolled
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 621 students in grades 07–08 in Mayfield, Kentucky.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,307 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Graves County Middle School is a large middle in Mayfield, Kentucky, serving grades 07–08 with 621 students. The district invests $12,307 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Graves County Middle School

621
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution317 male · 304 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 327 students
Student Composition
83%
9%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210228001436

Academic Outcomes at Graves County Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 42066

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,307Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,307
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,415
Student Support$2,338
Administration$1,477
Operations$1,846
Other$1,231
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,307 spent per student, an estimated $5,452 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
24%
State government
52.8%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal programs
23.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Graves County Central ElementaryWingo Elementary SchoolSymsonia Elementary SchoolSedalia Elementary School
+2 more
↓
High School
Graves County High SchoolGateway Academy High SchoolMayfield Youth Development Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyGraves County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGraves County →
Phone: (270)328-4890
NCES ID: 210228001436
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mayfield seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Graves County
High
Graves County High School
1,096 students · 09–12
● 47 opp49% FRL
Elem
Graves County Central Elementary
484 students · PK–06
● 47 opp63% FRL
Elem
Wingo Elementary School
428 students · PK–06
● 41 opp76% FRL
Elem
Symsonia Elementary School
369 students · PK–06
● 38 opp60% FRL
Elem
Sedalia Elementary School
364 students · PK–06
● 47 opp55% FRL
Elem
Fancy Farm Elementary School
309 students · PK–06
● 38 opp49% FRL
Elem
Farmington Elementary School
266 students · PK–06
● 47 opp62% FRL
High
Gateway Academy High School
27 students · 07–12
● 47 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
625 Jimtown Rd, Mayfield, KY 42066
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.