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Mayfield Youth Development Center

3179 State Rt 45 S, Mayfield, KY 42066Graves County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
13
Students
Total enrolled
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 13 students in grades 06–12 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

Mayfield Youth Development Center is a small high in Mayfield, Kentucky, serving grades 06–12 with 13 students. The district invests $12,307 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mayfield Youth Development Center

13
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution13 male · 0 female
100%
Male 100%Female 0%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 13 students
Student Composition
31%
15%
38%
15%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black38%
Multiracial15%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210228001754

Academic Outcomes at Mayfield Youth Development Center

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
  • 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
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
↓
Middle
Graves County Middle School
↓
High School
Graves County High SchoolGateway Academy High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyGraves County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGraves County →
Phone: (270)247-9609
NCES ID: 210228001754
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mayfield seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. 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
Mid
Graves County Middle School
621 students · 07–08
● 47 opp53% 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
District School Rankings
Location
3179 State Rt 45 S, 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.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.