KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Of the 6,635 students attending schools in Graves County's school districts, 74% were white. Hispanic or Latino students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county's school districts, accounting for 12.9%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Graves County's school districts, representing 69.5% of the student body.
Mayfield Independent School District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 44.2% white students, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino students, 16.7% African American students, 10.8% multiracial students, 0.5% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 2.8% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Graves County.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County School District | White | 86.4 | 4,688 |
| Mayfield Independent School District | White | 44.2 | 1,947 |
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