For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,788 students in Mason County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mason County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
12 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
3,788 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mason County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
37 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,630 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
96%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
261
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
303
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,778
$15,635
Spending / Student
$12,932
$14,827
Best Mason County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Leon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1226 Burdette Street
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 Mill Street, P.o. Box 989
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Wahama Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 White Falcon Drive, P.o. Bo
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Ashton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
997 Ashton Upland Road
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Pt. Pleasant Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Walden Roush Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Scenic Road
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7953 Ripley Road
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #99.
Beale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12897 Huntington Road
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Hannan Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Way
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
281 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pt. Pleasant Primary
Magnet School
2200 Lincoln Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Schools School District?
Mason County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,788 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Schools School District?
Mason County Schools School District is ranked #32 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Schools School District?
96% of Mason County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Schools School District?
Mason County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mason County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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