26 public schools serving approximately 8,573 students, in a county of 67,982 residents.
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".
How many K-12 schools serve Mason County?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Mason County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 8,573.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mason County?
The county's public school system includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Mason County?
Shelton School District is the largest school district in Mason County, serving approximately 4,540 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mason County?
Mason County, Washington has a population of approximately 67,982, with a median age of 45. About 19.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mason County?
Median household income in Mason County is $83,270, above the Washington average of $79,106. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mason County?
Approximately 21.9% 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 62.1% 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 Washington county average of 56.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mason County schools?
Across Mason County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mason County?
Mason County residents are approximately 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 11% 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 34,152 housing units, of which roughly 82.3% are owner-occupied.
