Graves County High School

1220 EAGLES WAY
Mayfield, KY 42066

1,145 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Graves County High School, located in Mayfield, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Graves County School District. As the home of the "Eagles," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive high school experience, offering a variety of college-preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and numerous opportunities for student involvement in athletics, arts, and leadership organizations.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mayfield and Graves County community, often acting as a central hub for local events and school spirit. Beyond its standard curriculum, Graves County High School is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, military service, or the workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a supportive environment, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,145

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graves County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	923
Hispanic	115
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
923 (80.6%)
Hispanic
115 (10.0%)
Two or More
73 (6.4%)
Black
20 (1.7%)
Asian
11 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Graves County
Phone:	(270)328-6242
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 300

Grade 10 312

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 266

Ungraded 2