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Mason County

Kentucky · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 2,608 students, in a county of 16,956 residents.

Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
2,608
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,178
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.8%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mason County
2,608 students · 2 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
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
0%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mason County High SchoolMaysvilleHigh09-12841·
Charles Straub Elementary SchoolMaysvilleElementaryPK-02642·
Mason County Middle SchoolMaysvilleMiddle06-08585·
Mason County Intermediate SchoolMaysvilleElementary03-05540·
Mason County Career Magnet SchoolMaysvilleHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mason County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Mason County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,608.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mason County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Mason County?
Mason County is the largest school district in Mason County, serving approximately 2,608 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Mason County?
Mason County has roughly 16,956 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Mason County?
Median household income in Mason County is $52,178, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mason County?
Approximately 20.0% 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 63.8% of students in Mason County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mason County schools?
Across Mason County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mason County?
Mason County residents are approximately 87% White, 2% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 5% 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 8,190 housing units, of which roughly 66.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data