For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,322 students in Mason County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, WA are Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mason County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 E Mason Benson Rd
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Gr: K-7 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. Campus Dr.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Gr: 7-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, WA include Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Mason County?
10 public middle schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mason County include: Hawkins Middle School vs. Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Grapeview Elementary & Middle School vs. Hawkins Middle School
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