Graves County Middle School

Graves County
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
556 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Graves County Middle School, located at 625 Jimtown Road in Mayfield, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Graves County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and personal responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mayfield and Graves County community, often serving as a focal point for local pride and student engagement. Beyond core academics, Graves County Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which are designed to help students discover their interests and develop leadership skills. With a commitment to supporting each student’s unique journey, the school remains a key institution in shaping the educational landscape of the region.
556
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    465 (83.6%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    36 (6.5%)
  • Black
    12 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Graves County
Phone: (270)328-4890
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 7 278
Grade 8 278
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mayfield Middle School
Mayfield Independent
559 Students
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066 (2.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th