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Mason County Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,211 students in Mason County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mason County Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Mason County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,078 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
75
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,375
$18,441
Spending / Student
$12,306
$17,627
Best Mason County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Grades: 3-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Grades: K-2
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,211 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District is ranked #564 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Central Schools School District?
89% of Mason County Central Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason County Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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