Top Rankings
Mason County Central Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,203 students in Mason County Central Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mason County Central Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,203 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mason County Central Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#527 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,387 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,470
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,387
$17,782
Best Mason County Central Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
201 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Gr: K-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Central Schools?
Mason County Central Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,203 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Central Schools?
Mason County Central Schools is ranked #553 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Central Schools?
90% of Mason County Central Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Central Schools?
Mason County Central Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason County Central Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,387 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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