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Mason County

Illinois · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,203 students, in a county of 12,745 residents.

Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,203
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,845
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.3%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Havana CUSD 126
870 students · 3 districts in Mason County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mason County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.8% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Midwest Central Primary SchoolManitoElementaryPK-05432·
Havana Jr High SchoolHavanaMiddle05-08315·
Havana High SchoolHavanaHigh09-12279·
New Central Elem SchoolHavanaElementaryKG-04276·
Illini Central Grade SchoolMason CityElementaryKG-05252·
Midwest Central High SchoolManitoHigh09-12252·
Illini Central High SchoolMason CityHigh09-12185·
Illini Central Middle SchoolMason CityMiddle06-08142·
West Campus FacilityMason CityPrekindergartenPK-PK70·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mason County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Mason County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 2,203.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mason County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Mason County?
Havana CUSD 126 is the largest school district in Mason County, serving approximately 870 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mason County?
Mason County, Illinois has a population of approximately 12,745, with a median age of 45. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mason County?
Median household income in Mason County is $62,845, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mason County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Mason County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mason County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.3% of students in Mason County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Illinois county average of 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mason County schools?
Across Mason County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mason County?
Mason County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mason County is owner-occupied?
Mason County has about 6,622 housing units, of which roughly 81.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data