Graves County High School

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Graves County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1220 Eagle Ln,  Mayfield, KY
Graves County Public Schools
3.8
2.0
1,145 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Madding
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
44.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
80.8%
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
10.5%
Two or more races
6%
Black
1.6%
Asian
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Murray State University 354 Students
University of Kentucky 207 Students
West Kentucky Community & Technical College 157 Students
Western Kentucky University 135 Students
University of Louisville 80 Students
Transylvania University 35 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 32 Students
Morehead State University 31 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 30 Students
Northern Kentucky University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 37 Students
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Veterinary Sciences 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Chemistry 16 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 166 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/16/2025
Attending GCHS my entire high-school career has led me to grow as a person, not by choice. Here at the eagles nest we care about our football team and girls basketball. I've done archery and we've placed top three as a team yet we barely get the recognition deserved for the hard work. it's a biased school, but it's a needed experience for ever kid so, I can still be thankful and grateful to have made such strong connections with my friends and family, who I wouldn't have been able to make it through without.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
The school has an excellent arts program. There is not much diversity in this school which I find is its biggest negative.
4.0 Senior
2/22/2024
I have had a good experience at Graves. My favorite part would be getting close with all of the counselors and the teachers. My least favorite would be the lack of pep from students. I would like to see the lunch food change because it is not the best.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
3.0 parent
8/21/2021
I think overall the teachers genuinely care about the students and want to see them successful. The biggest issues I see are acceptance and the athletic programs. We moved here from a different state and our son is sort of outcasted by the locals as are we (his parents) also. The community itself is...
1.0 student
9/23/2020
Pretty bad. The teachers are more worried about what people wear than if your learn or not

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Graves County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mayfield, KY, in the Mayfield neighborhood, and is served by the Graves County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Graves County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $202,611. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gateway Academy High School, Mayfield High School, Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center, and more. Learn more about what Mayfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Graves County High School.

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