For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,629 students in Graves County, KY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graves County, KY are Farmington Elementary School, Fancy Farm Elementary School and Symsonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graves County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Graves County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Graves County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Symsonia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-9609
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Wingo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
449 Lebanon St
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Wingo, KY 42088
(270) 328-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Graves County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graves County, KY include Farmington Elementary School, Fancy Farm Elementary School and Symsonia Elementary School. Graves County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public elementary schools are located in Graves County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Graves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graves County?
Graves County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Graves County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Graves County include: Farmington Elementary School vs. Fancy Farm Elementary School, Graves County Central Elementary School vs. Fancy Farm Elementary School, Fancy Farm Elementary School vs. Graves County Central Elementary School
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