Mason County Schools & Education
Mason County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,950
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#82
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mason County
Measured School Summary
Mason County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,950 per pupil, Mason County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #82 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,950
$56 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district 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 5 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Small-system county
Mason County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#82
of 120 Kentucky 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.
Mason County
Elementary to high school visible
2,608 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mason County 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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, Kentucky
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.
Efficient Education in Mason County
Mason County manages five public schools that cater to 2,608 students within a single school district. The landscape features two elementary, one middle, and two high schools to support the local community.
Solid Graduation and Spending Metrics
The graduation rate stands at 92.0%, comfortably ahead of the national 87.0% average. Per-pupil expenditure is $6,950, which is slightly higher than the Kentucky state average of $6,894.
Focusing on Traditional Public Excellence
The Mason County school district oversees all 2,608 students, with no charter schools operating in the area. This centralization allows the district to maintain a high average school size of 652 students.
Town-Based Learning Environments
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, making them central hubs for student life. Mason County High School is the largest campus with 841 students, followed closely by Charles Straub Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Mason County
Reported Enrollment
2,608
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Mason County
Mason County
5 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County High School | Record | Mason County | Maysville, 41056Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 841 |
| Charles Straub Elementary School | Record | Mason County | Maysville, 41056Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 642 |
| Mason County Middle School | Record | Mason County | Maysville, 41056Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 585 |
| Mason County Intermediate School | Record | Mason County | Maysville, 41056Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Mason County Career Magnet School | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Maysville, 41056Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Charles Straub Elementary School
Mason County
Maysville, 41056 / Rural: Fringe
Mason County Intermediate School
Mason County
Maysville, 41056 / Town: Distant
Mason County Career Magnet School
Kentucky Tech System
Maysville, 41056 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,950
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Mason County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mason County, Kentucky?
Mason County manages five public schools that cater to 2,608 students within a single school district. The landscape features two elementary, one middle, and two high schools to support the local community.
How do schools in Mason County perform academically?
The graduation rate stands at 92.0%, comfortably ahead of the national 87.0% average. Per-pupil expenditure is $6,950, which is slightly higher than the Kentucky state average of $6,894.
What are the major school districts in Mason County, Kentucky?
The Mason County school district oversees all 2,608 students, with no charter schools operating in the area. This centralization allows the district to maintain a high average school size of 652 students.
What is the school experience like in Mason County?
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, making them central hubs for student life. Mason County High School is the largest campus with 841 students, followed closely by Charles Straub Elementary.
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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.