For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,632 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 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
12 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,632 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
0.22
# American Indian Students
3 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
42 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,475 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
96%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
228
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
245
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
265
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
256
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,487 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,369
$15,963
Spending / Student
$13,487
$15,138
Best Mason County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 Mill Street
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Wahama Junior/senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 White Falcon Drive, Po Box 3
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
997 Ashton Upland Rd
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Pt. Pleasant Intermediate
(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
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7953 Ripley Rd
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Beale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12897 Huntington Rd
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Hannan Junior/senior High 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
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Center
Vocational School
281 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Lincoln Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Grades: PK-2
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Schools School District?
Mason County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,632 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 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Mason County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,487 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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