Graves County High School vs Muhlenberg County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graves County High School
Mayfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students
Muhlenberg County High School
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
| Measure | Graves County High School Mayfield, Kentucky | Muhlenberg County High School Greenville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 214 | #129 of 214 |
| National rank | #9061 of 16,910 | #11619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,123 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | 1,123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| city | Mayfield | Greenville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graves County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 37.4).
- •Graves County High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Graves County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Graves County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 53%).
- •Muhlenberg County High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Graves County High School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 1,123.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graves County High School better than Muhlenberg County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Graves County High School ranks higher (47.5 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Graves County High School and Muhlenberg County High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Greenville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graves County High School: 1,145. Muhlenberg County High School: 1,123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graves County High School and Muhlenberg County High School rank in Kentucky?
Graves County High School is 53rd of 214 and Muhlenberg County High School is 129th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).