For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,632 students in Mason County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mason County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, WV are Mason County School For Success, Leon Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 Mill Street
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
New Haven, WV 25265
(304) 882-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Wahama Junior/senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 White Falcon Drive, Po Box 3
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
997 Ashton Upland Rd
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Pt. Pleasant Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Walden Roush Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Grades: 3-6
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7953 Ripley Rd
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Beale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12897 Huntington Rd
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Hannan Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Way
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Center
Vocational School
281 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3039
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Lincoln Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Grades: PK-2
| 337 students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Main St
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3670
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3670
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
(304) 674-2440
West Columbia, WV 25287
(304) 674-2440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 378
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5542
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5542
Grades: 1-6
| 182 students
2200 Lincoln Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
500 28th St
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
1 Walden Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-2110
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-2110
Grades: 3-6
| 373 students
2312 Jackson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3820
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3820
Grades: 7-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mason County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, WV include Mason County School For Success, Leon Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mason County?
12 public schools are located in Mason County.
What percentage of students in Mason County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mason County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mason County include: Wahama Junior/senior High School vs. Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School, Hannan Junior/senior High School vs. Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School, New Haven Elementary School vs. Ashton Elementary School
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