Mason County Public Schools
Mason County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
13
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,915
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Mason County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mason County has 5 district entries. Mason County Central Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. LUDINGTON has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Mason County
Reported Enrollment
3,915
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Mason County
Ludington Area School District
Mason County Central Schools
Mason County Eastern Schools
Gateway To Success Academy
West Shore Educational Service District
13 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Elementary School | Listed only | Ludington Area School District | LUDINGTON, 49431Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 900 |
| Ludington High School | Listed only | Ludington Area School District | LUDINGTON, 49431Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 695 |
| OJ DeJonge Middle School | Listed only | Ludington Area School District | LUDINGTON, 49431Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 477 |
| Mason County Central HS | Listed only | Mason County Central Schools | SCOTTVILLE, 49454Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 407 |
| Mason County Central MS | Listed only | Mason County Central Schools | SCOTTVILLE, 49454Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 297 |
| Scottville Elementary School | Listed only | Mason County Central Schools | SCOTTVILLE, 49454Rural: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 254 |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Listed only | Mason County Central Schools | SCOTTVILLE, 49454Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Mason County Eastern Elem Sch | Listed only | Mason County Eastern Schools | CUSTER, 49405Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 211 |
| Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School | Listed only | Mason County Eastern Schools | CUSTER, 49405Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 171 |
| Gateway To Success Academy | Listed only | Gateway To Success Academy | SCOTTVILLE, 49454Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 107 |
| Developmental ClassroomsWSESD | Listed only | West Shore Educational Service District | LUDINGTON, 49431Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 94 |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Listed only | Mason County Central Schools | Ludington, 49431Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | High | 53 |
| Early Childhood SEWSESD | Listed only | West Shore Educational Service District | LUDINGTON, 49431Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Special Education | 0 |
Ludington Elementary School
Ludington Area School District
LUDINGTON, 49431 / Town: Remote
Ludington High School
Ludington Area School District
LUDINGTON, 49431 / Town: Remote
OJ DeJonge Middle School
Ludington Area School District
LUDINGTON, 49431 / Town: Remote
Mason County Central HS
Mason County Central Schools
SCOTTVILLE, 49454 / Rural: Distant
Mason County Central MS
Mason County Central Schools
SCOTTVILLE, 49454 / Rural: Distant
Scottville Elementary School
Mason County Central Schools
SCOTTVILLE, 49454 / Rural: Distant
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Mason County Central Schools
SCOTTVILLE, 49454 / Rural: Distant
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
Mason County Eastern Schools
CUSTER, 49405 / Rural: Distant
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
Mason County Eastern Schools
CUSTER, 49405 / Rural: Distant
Gateway To Success Academy
Gateway To Success Academy
SCOTTVILLE, 49454 / Rural: Distant
Developmental ClassroomsWSESD
West Shore Educational Service District
LUDINGTON, 49431 / Rural: Fringe
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
Mason County Central Schools
Ludington, 49431 / Rural: Fringe
Early Childhood SEWSESD
West Shore Educational Service District
LUDINGTON, 49431 / Rural: Fringe
Mason County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mason County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mason County public school directory?
The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mason County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mason County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mason County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Mason County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mason County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.