Mason County Central Schools School District

300 West Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454-1019
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mason County Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,211 students in Mason County Central Schools School District. 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 School District 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 11% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mason County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#527 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
35%
31%
45%
32%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,375
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,306
$17,693

Best Mason County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Gr: 11-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
201 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Gr: K-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,211 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District is ranked #554 out of 846 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 School District?
89% of Mason County Central Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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