Graves County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,888 students in Graves County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Graves County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Graves County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
340 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
64 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,213 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
83%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
299
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
277
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
279
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
4
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,958 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Graves County School District?
Graves County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,888 students.
What is the rank of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District is ranked #13 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County School District?
83% of Graves County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graves County School District?
Graves County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Graves County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,958 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,888 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
