What Graves County High School does

Graves County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Mayfield, Kentucky, operating eight campuses: six elementary schools (Graves County Central, Fancy Farm, Farmington, Sedalia, Symsonia, and Wingo), one middle school, and Graves County High School. It is governed by an elected Board of Education chaired by Jennifer Thomas, with Matthew Madding serving as Superintendent. The district also runs early childhood programs (Early Head Start for birth-to-3 and Early Eagle Academy for ages 3-5), preschool in partnership with Murray Head Start, and wraparound services through Family Resource/Youth Services Centers at every school.

The district's core technology layer is the PowerOn Digital Program, providing a 1:1 Chromebook to every K-12 student, integrated via Clever single sign-on with Schoology (LMS), Infinite Campus (SIS), HMH Ed, Renaissance Learning, Edgenuity, Follett Destiny, KYVL, and RapidIdentity (identity/MFA). It supplements this with 14 Advanced Placement courses at the high school, a Career & Technical Education track across five pathways (Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, PLTW, Media Arts), and a 471-seat Independence Bank Performing Arts Center serving all schools. Four elementary campuses hold National Blue Ribbon School designations.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from public funding (state K-12 per-pupil allocations under Kentucky's SEEK program, federal categorical aid, and local property taxes) supplemented by modest transactional revenue: adult meals at $3.40 (breakfast) and $5.20 (lunch), tuition-based preschool at $750/semester, Chromebook repair part charges, athletic and activity fees, and event ticket sales via GoFan. The district operated Community Eligibility Provision in 2024-2025, serving 1,017,628 meals at no charge to students. Customer segments are non-discretionary and geographically bound: families with school-age children residing in Graves County.

Name

Graves County High School

Legal name

Graves County Schools

Website

https://graves.kyschools.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graves County Schools is a public K-12 district operating eight schools (six elementary, one middle, one high school) in Mayfield, Kentucky, delivering state-funded academic instruction, 1:1 Chromebook integration, early childhood programs, CTE pathways, and wraparound services to families in its geographic catchment area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 instruction services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Athletic and fine arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mayfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State and federal funding for K-12 public education distributed per student enrollment and categorical programs
2. Local Tax Revenue: Property and other local taxes supporting public school operations
3. Preschool Tuition: Tuition program for preschool students not qualifying on income or disability basis, charged at $750 per semester
4. Meal Payments: Adult meals and a la carte items generate revenue; student meals provided at no cost through Community Eligibility Provision
5. Student Activity and Athletic Fees: Revenue from athletic programs, fine arts, and extracurricular activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Graves County High School provides public secondary education for grades 9-12 in Mayfield, Kentucky, delivering college-preparatory instruction through 14 Advanced Placement courses, five Career & Technical Education pathways, comprehensive fine arts and 20+ KHSAA athletic programs, and student support services within the Graves County Schools district. Instruction is delivered via a 1:1 Chromebook environment (PowerOn Digital Program) supported by Schoology LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, and Clever SSO.

Product overview

Graves County Schools is a public K-12 school district operating eight schools (six elementary, one middle, one high school) in Mayfield, Kentucky. The district's core offering is educational instruction enhanced by technology initiatives including the PowerOn Digital Program (1:1 Chromebooks for K-12), Career & Technical Education pathways (Agriculture, Business, Family Consumer Science, PLTW, Media Arts), and Fine Arts programs. Specialized programs include the Independence Bank Performing Arts Center (IBPAC) for performing arts, Early Eagle Academy for preschool childcare (ages 3-5), and Early Head Start for children birth to three. The district utilizes integrated educational technology platforms including Infinite Campus (SIS), Schoology (LMS), and Clever (SSO) to deliver instruction. Students have access to 14 AP courses at the high school level and over 20 KHSAA athletic programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Graves County High School: The district's high school offering grades 9-12 with Advanced Placement courses and athletics.
• Graves County Middle School
• Independence Bank Performing Arts Center
• Early Eagle Academy
• PowerOn Digital Program

Products and services

• Graves County High School (Grades 9-12 Instruction) Public secondary education for grades 9-12 in Mayfield, Kentucky, aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards, including 14 Advanced Placement courses, college and career readiness programming, and comprehensive student support services.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational training pathways for grades 9-12 covering Agriculture, Business and Office Technology, Family and Consumer Science, PLTW, and Media Arts, preparing students for post-secondary careers.
• Athletics Program KHSAA-sanctioned athletic programs offering more than 20 sports for boys and girls including bowling, basketball, baseball, softball, and archery, with ticketing and event management through GoFan.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive arts education including band, choir, orchestra, music theater, and visual arts available to students across the district, with performances staged at the Independence Bank Performing Arts Center.
• Independence Bank Performing Arts Center (IBPAC) District-owned 471-seat theater facility serving elementary schools, middle school, high school, and Gateway Academy, hosting concerts, musicals, drama productions, and art gallery exhibitions with ticketing through GoFan.
• Early Eagle Academy Year-round childcare and preschool program for children ages 3-5 focused on school-readiness skills, operating at Graves County Middle School.
• Early Head Start Comprehensive early childhood program providing services for expecting mothers and children from birth to three years old, utilizing the Creative Curriculum for developmental learning, in collaboration with Murray Head Start.
• Advanced Placement Courses 14 Advanced Placement college-preparatory courses offered at Graves County High School for students seeking college credit.
• Response to Intervention (RtI) Multi-tiered intervention system using research-based strategies to address the needs of struggling students through monthly grade-level team reviews and differentiated instruction.
• PowerOn Digital Program 1:1 Chromebook initiative providing each student in grades K-12 with a personal laptop device for instructional use, with optional pay-as-you-go repair parts pricing (AC Adapter $24, Battery $65, Keyboard $9, LCD Panel $23, Motherboard $135, Total replacement/lost $340).
• Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) School-based family support centers providing community outreach, resources, and youth services across all district schools, coordinated by dedicated center staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7.3 million in scholarships for class of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independence BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependence Bank sponsors the Performing Arts Center (IBPAC) at Graves County High School, serving as the primary venue sponsor for the district's fine arts programs. The bank provides ongoing support enabling the district to offer free public concerts and performances.
• Murray Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraves County Schools collaborates with Murray Head Start to provide public preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-old children in all elementary schools, combining district and Head Start resources for early childhood education.
• Graves County Health DepartmentcoreOthersDistrict collaborates with Graves County Health Department on vaccination opportunities, COVID-19 response, and student health services. Contact: (270) 247-3553
• Four Rivers Behavioral HealthcoreOthersMental health and behavioral health services partnership for crisis support and student wellness. Crisis Line: 1-800-592-3980
• Child Advocacy Inc.minorOthersChild abuse prevention and support services for families in the Graves County community
• Kentucky Department of EducationcoreOthersState education agency providing curriculum standards, assessment requirements (Kentucky Summative Assessments), and regulatory oversight for district operations

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Instructure (Canvas): Learning management system provider serving K-12 and higher ed. Comparable as a peer technology vendor to Schoology (the district's LMS), relevant for partnership and procurement benchmarking.
• PowerSchool Group: Student information system and K-12 edtech platform. Comparable as the broader competitor ecosystem to Infinite Campus (the district's SIS), relevant for technology stack and integration benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Hopkins County Schools: Western Kentucky public school district of comparable size, operating K-12 schools with similar technology integration and CTE focus. Direct comparable for state assessment performance and operational scale benchmarking.
• Marshall County Schools: Adjacent western Kentucky public school district of similar rural size and grade-span structure. Operates K-12 schools with comparable funding model and demographic profile, making it a directly comparable district for benchmarking enrollment, staffing, and academic outcomes.
• Calloway County Schools: Rural western Kentucky public school district operating K-12 schools with similar enrollment scale. Direct comparable on state funding, KSA performance, and rural community engagement model.
• Christian County Schools: Mid-sized western Kentucky public school district operating multiple schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Comparable on CTE programming, athletics footprint, and rural-suburban catchment model.
• McCracken County Schools: Neighboring western Kentucky public school district serving Paducah-area students. Closest larger regional peer, comparable on K-12 instructional programs, athletics, and funding structure, useful for benchmark on scale and academic outcomes.

Regional players

• Mayfield Independent Schools: Independent public school district operating within the same city of Mayfield, Kentucky. Serves overlapping but distinct catchment area; relevant for head-to-head enrollment competition and local tuition/demographic trends.

Emerging players

• EdisonLearning: K-12 education services and school management company. Comparable as a potential operating partner or services provider for districts seeking turnkey management, virtual learning, and instructional support solutions.
• Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc): Online K-12 education provider and curriculum partner. Comparable on digital learning delivery, Edgenuity-style online coursework, and K-12 instructional content that complements in-district programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GravesCo
• Facebookfacebook.com/gravescountyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/graves-county-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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