At a glance
Reported students
1,145
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Graves County High School: 1,145 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Graves County High School
Graves County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mayfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Graves County. NCES reports 1,145 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Graves County High School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.6%
- Hispanic10%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Graves County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gateway Academy High School
High · Grades 07–12
48 reported students
Mayfield Youth Development Center
High · Grades 06–12
6 reported students
Graves County Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
556 reported students
Graves County Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
480 reported students
Sedalia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
376 reported students
Symsonia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
370 reported students
Public schools near Graves County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy High School High · Graves County | 07–12 | 48 | under 0.1 mi |
| Graves County Middle School Middle · Graves County | 07–08 | 556 | 0.2 mi |
| Graves County Central Elementary Elementary · Graves County | PK–06 | 480 | 0.3 mi |
| Mayfield High School High · Mayfield Independent | 09–12 | 517 | 2.6 mi |
| Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Mayfield Youth Development Center High · Graves County | 06–12 | 6 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Graves County High School
What grades does Graves County High School serve?
Graves County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Graves County.
How many students attend Graves County High School?
Graves County High School reported 1,145 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,117 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Graves County High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,145 students and 67.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Graves County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Graves County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Graves County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Graves County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Graves County High School in?
Graves County High School is part of Graves County, based in Mayfield, KY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Graves County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gateway Academy High School (under 0.1 mi), Graves County Middle School (0.2 mi), Graves County Central Elementary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.