Top Rankings
Mayfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,983 students in Mayfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mayfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,983 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mayfield Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
10%
% Black
12%
11%
% White
41%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,448
$14,242
Spending / Student
$15,586
$13,981
Best Mayfield Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Gr: 5-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,983 students.
What is the rank of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District is ranked #80 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield Independent School District?
41% of Mayfield Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayfield Independent School District?
Mayfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mayfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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