Top Rankings
Mason County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,616 students in Mason County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mason County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,616 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mason County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
76%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,463 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,791
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,463
$13,981
Best Mason County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Clarks Run Rd
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-2000
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-2000
Grades: 3-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Chenault Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-6748
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-6748
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Mason County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Us 68
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-3393
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: n/an/a
387 Chenault Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-9047
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-9047
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Tucker Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County School District?
Mason County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,616 students.
What is the rank of Mason County School District?
Mason County School District is ranked #128 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County School District?
76% of Mason County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County School District?
Mason County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mason County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,463 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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