Mayfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mayfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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).
Mayfield Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
721 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
10%
# Black Students
231 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
812 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
41%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
162
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,448 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 $15,586 is higher 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 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 #97 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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 $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,983 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
