For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,625 students in Mason County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA are North Mason Homelink Program, North Mason Senior High School and Shelton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Mason County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedar High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mason County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mason Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
North Mason Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Shelton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cedar High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
937 W Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
James A. Taylor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2294
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA include North Mason Homelink Program, North Mason Senior High School and Shelton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
9 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mason County include: Shelton High School vs. North Mason Senior High School, North Mason Senior High School vs. Shelton High School, Choice Middle And High School vs. North Mason Senior High School
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