Total enrollment
3,554
-617 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Mason County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across West Virginia, 12 sit inside Mason County, collectively enrolling roughly 3,554 students (7 elementary and 4 high).
7-year change in Mason County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
3,554
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,761
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
7
1,956 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,585 students
Combined / other
1
13 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mason County Schools
3,554 students · 1 district 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+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Mason County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Ashton Elementary School· 22.0%
- Beale Elementary School· 27.0%
- Hannan Junior/Senior High School· 27.0%
- Pt. Pleasant Intermediate· 30.0%
- Roosevelt Elementary School· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School | Point Pleasant | High | 07-12 | 995 | · |
| New Haven Elementary School | New Haven | Elementary | PK-06 | 460 | · |
| Wahama Junior/Senior High School | Mason | High | 07-12 | 397 | · |
| Pt. Pleasant Intermediate | Pt Pleasant | Elementary | 03-06 | 339 | · |
| Pt. Pleasant Primary | Pt Pleasant | Elementary | PK-02 | 320 | · |
| Ashton Elementary School | Ashton | Elementary | PK-06 | 270 | · |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Point Pleasant | Elementary | PK-06 | 252 | · |
| Beale Elementary School | Gallipolis Ferry | Elementary | PK-06 | 218 | · |
| Hannan Junior/Senior High School | Ashton | High | 07-12 | 193 | · |
| Leon Elementary School | Leon | Elementary | PK-06 | 97 | · |
| Mason County School For Success | Point Pleasant | Combined | KG-12 | 13 | · |
| Mason County Career Center | Point Pleasant | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Mason County
About Mason County
In West Virginia, Mason County is a thinly populated county of about 25,043 residents. 12 public schools across the county instructs about 3,554 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,761 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the West Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Mason County is made up of 7 elementary schools (1,956 students), 4 high schools (1,585), and 1 combined or other schools.
Mason County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,554 students across Mason County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mason County has declined 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,171 students to 3,554.
On allk12, the community for Mason County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Mason County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data