Mayfield High School

Summary:

Mayfield High School is a public high school serving 537 students in grades 9-12 in Mayfield, Kentucky, which is part of the Mayfield Independent School District. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with strengths in some subject areas but significant challenges in others, particularly in Mathematics and for underperforming student subgroups.

While Mayfield High School outperforms the state average in English and Writing, it lags behind in Mathematics and Reading. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students performing exceptionally well but African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing significantly lower. Compared to nearby schools like Murray High School, Mayfield High School's overall academic achievement is lower, particularly in subjects like ACT English, Mathematics, and Reading.

Additionally, Mayfield High School's performance has declined over the past several years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star ratings from SchoolDigger. The persistent achievement gaps between different student populations at the school are a concerning finding that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 Douthitt St
       Mayfield, KY  42066


(270) 247-4461

District: Mayfield Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,169 Help


Feeder schools for Mayfield High School:

Elementary:    Mayfield Elementary School
Middle:    Mayfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
35.2%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details Mayfield High School ranks better than 66.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mayfield High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mayfield High School is $24,169.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mayfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mayfield High School 96th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Mayfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mayfield Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Mayfield Independent 41st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mayfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.96 63rd 217 71.0%
2008 55.85 79th 217 63.6%
2009 71.43 40th 217 81.6%
2010 80.98 22nd 223 90.1%
2011 83.58 14th 226 93.8%
2012 50.74 101st 229 55.9%
2013 58.72 108th 291 62.9%
2014 67.76 70th 290 75.9%
2015 69.51 74th 295 74.9%
2016 51.53 149th 288 48.3%
2017 57.69 135th 287 53.0%
2018 45.64 149th 271 45.0%
2019 42.39 164th 285 42.5%
2021 44.71 133rd 267 50.2%
2022 39.95 166th 271 38.7%
2023 52.24 111th 276 59.8%
2024 61.91 96th 290 66.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 21st 42 50.0%
2021 42.00 30th 49 38.8%
2022 62.76 17th 77 77.9%
2023 34.60 53rd 76 30.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 7th 30 76.7%
2021 48.07 11th 29 62.1%
2022 26.96 30th 37 18.9%
2023 38.04 27th 41 34.1%
2024 26.05 33rd 48 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.05 152nd 226 32.7%
2023 51.86 56th 162 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.16 123rd 232 47.0%
2019 34.41 183rd 254 28.0%
2021 40.51 141st 234 39.7%
2022 38.45 172nd 266 35.3%
2023 46.52 138th 272 49.3%
2024 72.21 52nd 274 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.44 131st 234 44.0%
2019 36.48 184th 249 26.1%
2021 44.69 121st 236 48.7%
2022 34.29 179th 252 29.0%
2023 46.77 139th 253 45.1%
2024 57.18 103rd 261 60.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 86th 166 48.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.07 11th 102 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.93 155th 237 34.6%
2019 51.12 127th 251 49.4%
2021 35.64 149th 238 37.4%
2022 44.67 123rd 257 52.1%
2023 55.32 95th 259 63.3%
2024 60.25 87th 262 66.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 75th 94 20.2%
2019 59.00 28th 89 68.5%
2021 33.31 51st 78 34.6%
2022 37.64 52nd 89 41.6%
2023 32.13 58th 83 30.1%
2024 82.98 5th 93 94.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 42nd 80 47.5%
2019 55.17 36th 88 59.1%
2021 36.99 58th 92 37.0%
2022 21.90 96th 114 15.8%
2023 37.52 76th 116 34.5%
2024 41.11 69th 124 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 67th 198 66.2%
2019 54.48 96th 219 56.2%
2021 64.05 42nd 203 79.3%
2022 66.39 57th 260 78.1%
2023 87.15 21st 264 92.0%
2024 84.98 23rd 273 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mayfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 410 80 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 392 68 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 372 79 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 348 77 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 347 78 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 343 81 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 313 85 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 302 94 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 302 94 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 314 101 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 281 99 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 278 99 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 284 99 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 280 98 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 262 97 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 262 97 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 262 79 6 35 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 264 81 7 48 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 262 87 5 60 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 247 87 5 75 1 n/a n/a 10 425
2008 235 83 4 70 1 n/a n/a 8 401
2009 227 75 4 69 2 n/a n/a 16 393
2010 189 73 3 73 1 n/a n/a 29 368
2011 210 76 3 64 1 0 25 0 379
2012 215 78 3 69 1 0 25 0 391
2013 217 84 2 76 0 0 26 0 405
2014 238 79 1 90 0 0 20 0 428
2015 225 75 2 96 0 1 23 0 422
2016 222 71 1 91 0 1 31 0 417
2017 239 72 1 112 0 0 33 0 457
2018 217 82 3 120 0 0 45 0 467
2019 230 72 1 128 0 1 52 0 484
2020 227 70 0 153 0 0 45 0 495
2021 218 73 1 162 0 0 52 0 506
2022 226 63 1 172 0 0 52 0 514
2023 219 75 1 189 0 0 53 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mayfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 31.8 15.5 n/a
1989 462 30.4 15.1 n/a
1990 452 31.1 14.5 n/a
1991 426 29.2 14.5 n/a
1992 427 30.1 14.1 n/a
1993 428 30.4 14.1 n/a
1994 400 30.5 13.1 n/a
1995 398 29.2 13.6 n/a
1996 398 29.2 13.6 n/a
1997 417 29.7 14.0 29.3
1998 386 34.1 11.3 34.2
1999 388 32.1 12.1 38.9
2000 394 31.3 12.6 42.6
2001 400 30.4 13.2 43.8
2002 387 26.5 14.6 70.3
2003 387 26.5 14.6 70.3
2004 382 26.5 14.4 n/a
2005 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
2006 414 29.0 14.3 56
2007 425 28.0 15.2 54.2
2008 401 29.0 13.8 62.6
2009 393 28.0 14.0 67.1
2010 368 27.0 13.6 79.4
2011 379 27.0 14.0 69.4
2012 391 29.0 13.4 50.9
2013 405 30.0 13.5 58
2014 428 31.0 13.8 65.7
2015 422 31.0 13.6 69.7
2016 417 30.0 13.9 68.3
2017 457 30.0 15.2 73.5
2018 467 30.0 15.5 72.2
2019 484 29.0 16.6 68.4
2020 495 29.0 17.0 67.9
2021 506 29.0 17.4 63.2
2022 514 31.0 16.5 57.6
2023 537 32.0 16.7 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mayfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 31.8 15.5 n/a
1989 462 30.4 15.1 n/a
1990 452 31.1 14.5 n/a
1991 426 29.2 14.5 n/a
1992 427 30.1 14.1 n/a
1993 428 30.4 14.1 n/a
1994 400 30.5 13.1 n/a
1995 398 29.2 13.6 n/a
1996 398 29.2 13.6 n/a
1997 417 29.7 14.0 29.3
1998 386 34.1 11.3 34.2
1999 388 32.1 12.1 38.9
2000 394 31.3 12.6 42.6
2001 400 30.4 13.2 43.8
2002 387 26.5 14.6 70.3
2003 387 26.5 14.6 70.3
2004 382 26.5 14.4 n/a
2005 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
2006 414 29.0 14.3 56
2007 425 28.0 15.2 54.2
2008 401 29.0 13.8 62.6
2009 393 28.0 14.0 67.1
2010 368 27.0 13.6 79.4
2011 379 27.0 14.0 69.4
2012 391 29.0 13.4 50.9
2013 405 30.0 13.5 58
2014 428 31.0 13.8 65.7
2015 422 31.0 13.6 69.7
2016 417 30.0 13.9 68.3
2017 457 30.0 15.2 73.5
2018 467 30.0 15.5 72.2
2019 484 29.0 16.6 68.4
2020 495 29.0 17.0 67.9
2021 506 29.0 17.4 63.2
2022 514 31.0 16.5 57.6
2023 537 32.0 16.7 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mayfield High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $772 (6.2%) $155 (1.2%) $926 (7.4%) $10,334 (82.8%) $2,122 (17.0%) $10,144 (81.3%) $12,477
2019 $1,101 (7.3%) $299 (2.0%) $1,404 (9.3%) $10,513 (70.0%) $3,116 (20.7%) $13,628 (90.7%) $15,027
2020 $1,311 (5.8%) $287 (1.3%) $1,599 (7.0%) $9,641 (42.4%) $2,207 (9.7%) $10,097 (44.4%) $22,762
2021 $1,132 (8.3%) $1,289 (9.5%) $2,712 (20.0%) $9,902 (72.9%) $3,101 (22.8%) $13,070 (96.3%) $13,577
2022 $2,767 (11.4%) $2,898 (12.0%) $3,350 (13.9%) $17,974 (74.4%) $5,667 (23.4%) $23,678 (98.0%) $24,169

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mayfield High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 285 High schoolsRanks 111th of 276 High schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Mayfield High School)48.443
 5.4%
   11th Grade English (Mayfield Independent)48.443
 5.4%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mayfield High School)2528
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mayfield Independent)2528
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Mayfield High School)35.932
 3.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Mayfield Independent)35.932
 3.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484537
 11%
African American7275
 4.2%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic128189
 47.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White230219
 4.8%
Two or More Races5253
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%60.7%
 7.7%


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Mayfield High School ranks 96th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Mayfield High School.

Students at Mayfield High School are 41% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Mayfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mayfield Elementary School
Middle : Mayfield Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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