Mason County Schools & Education
Mason County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,570
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#67
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mason County
Measured School Summary
Mason County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.9%.
Funding Context
Mason County spends $9,570 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mason County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #67 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
86.9%
1.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,570
$320 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mason County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Mason County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Mason County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#67
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Havana CUSD 126
Elementary to high school visible
870 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Illini Central CUSD 189
Elementary to high school visible
649 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Illini Central CUSD 189 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Mason County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mason County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mason County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Dedicated Education Infrastructure for 2,200 Students
Mason County supports 2,203 students across nine public schools managed by two primary districts. The school landscape includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
Havana and Illini Central Power Local Schools
Havana CUSD 126 is the largest district, serving 870 students, followed by Illini Central CUSD 189 with 649 students. The county’s education system is entirely composed of traditional public schools with zero charter participation.
Cozy Campuses in Rural and Town Settings
Six schools are located in rural areas and three in towns, providing a mix of settings for local families. The average school size is small at 245 students, and Midwest Central Primary is the largest campus with 432 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Mason County
Reported Enrollment
2,203
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mason County
Havana CUSD 126
Illini Central CUSD 189
9 Public Schools in Mason County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Central Primary School | Record | Midwest Central CUSD 191 | Manito, 61546Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Havana Jr High School | Record | Havana CUSD 126 | Havana, 62644Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 315 |
| Havana High School | Record | Havana CUSD 126 | Havana, 62644Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 279 |
| New Central Elem School | Record | Havana CUSD 126 | Havana, 62644Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 276 |
| Illini Central Grade School | Record | Illini Central CUSD 189 | Mason City, 62664Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 252 |
| Midwest Central High School | Record | Midwest Central CUSD 191 | Manito, 61546Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 252 |
| Illini Central High School | Record | Illini Central CUSD 189 | Mason City, 62664Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 185 |
| Illini Central Middle School | Record | Illini Central CUSD 189 | Mason City, 62664Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 142 |
| West Campus Facility | Record | Illini Central CUSD 189 | Mason City, 62664Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 70 |
Midwest Central Primary School
Midwest Central CUSD 191
Manito, 61546 / Rural: Distant
Illini Central Grade School
Illini Central CUSD 189
Mason City, 62664 / Rural: Distant
Midwest Central High School
Midwest Central CUSD 191
Manito, 61546 / Rural: Distant
Illini Central High School
Illini Central CUSD 189
Mason City, 62664 / Rural: Distant
Illini Central Middle School
Illini Central CUSD 189
Mason City, 62664 / Rural: Distant
West Campus Facility
Illini Central CUSD 189
Mason City, 62664 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,570
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Mason County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mason County, Illinois?
Mason County supports 2,203 students across nine public schools managed by two primary districts. The school landscape includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Mason County, Illinois?
Havana CUSD 126 is the largest district, serving 870 students, followed by Illini Central CUSD 189 with 649 students. The county’s education system is entirely composed of traditional public schools with zero charter participation.
What is the school experience like in Mason County?
Six schools are located in rural areas and three in towns, providing a mix of settings for local families. The average school size is small at 245 students, and Midwest Central Primary is the largest campus with 432 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.