Total enrollment
3,846
+273 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Mason County
Michigan · Public K-12
13 public K-12 schools, roughly 3,846 students, one county, 29,207 residents. That is Mason County, Michigan on the numbers. That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Mason County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mason County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,846 | #50 of 73 | #1,585 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #55 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #43 of 73 | #2,235 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.3% | #42 of 73 | #1,460 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.7% | #37 of 73 | #1,880 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Mason County school rankings
Residents
29,207
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
3,846
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,748
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.3%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
5
1,561 students
Middle
2
723 students
High
5
1,445 students
Combined / other
1
117 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ludington Area School District
2,045 students · 5 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Mason County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Ludington Elementary School· 44.9%
- OJ DeJonge Middle School· 42.5%
- Mason County Central MS· 32.5%
- Mason County Central Upper Elementary· 19.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Elementary School | Ludington | Elementary | PK-05 | 911 | · |
| Ludington High School | Ludington | High | 09-12 | 687 | · |
| OJ DeJonge Middle School | Ludington | Middle | 06-08 | 447 | · |
| Mason County Central HS | Scottville | High | 09-12 | 413 | · |
| Mason County Central MS | Scottville | Middle | 06-08 | 276 | · |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Scottville | Elementary | 03-05 | 258 | · |
| Scottville Elementary School | Scottville | Elementary | KG-02 | 211 | · |
| Mason County Eastern Elem Sch | Custer | Elementary | PK-06 | 181 | · |
| Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School | Custer | High | 07-12 | 176 | · |
| Gateway To Success Academy | Scottville | High | 06-12 | 124 | · |
| Developmental ClassroomsWSESD | Ludington | Combined | KG-12 | 117 | · |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Ludington | High | 11-12 | 45 | · |
| Early Childhood SEWSESD | Ludington | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Mason County
About Mason County
Mason County is a low-population county of about 29,207 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 3,846 students across 13 schools.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,748, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%.
On the school-mix side, Mason County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,561 students), 2 middle schools (723), 5 high schools (1,445), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Mason County is Ludington Area School District, which alone enrolls about 2,045 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 8%: 3,573 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,846 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mason County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data